bellow

Everyday

1. (verb) To shout something in a very loud, deep voice, often in anger. tree →
2. (verb) Of a bull or large animal: to make a loud, deep roar. tree →
3. (noun) A loud, deep shout or roar. tree →
4. Bellows (always plural form): a tool that pumps air into a fire to make it burn hotter. tree →

In the lessons

In stories "bellowed" is a strong speaking verb used instead of "said" to show a big, loud, often angry character: "'Get out!' bellowed the giant." In nature writing bulls, stags and elephants bellow. Bellows are found by old fireplaces and in a blacksmith's forge.

Examples

• "Silence!" bellowed the headmaster. tree →
• The bull bellowed across the field. tree →
• The coach bellowed instructions from the side of the pitch. tree →
• We heard a bellow of laughter from the kitchen. tree →
• The blacksmith pumped the bellows to heat the fire. tree →
• The giant bellowed so loudly the windows shook. tree →
• The herd splashed through the pool he had just left, bellowing till the narrow cut rang. tree →

Note

Past: bellowed. Pronounced BEL-oh. "Bellows" (the tool) is used like a plural even for one: "a pair of bellows". Do not confuse with "below" (under), which has one l.