rɔ: n. & v. --n. 1 a
loud deep hoarse sound, as
made by a
lion, a
person in
pain or
rage or excitement,
thunder, a loud
engine, etc. 2 a loud
laugh. --v. 1 intr. a utter or
make a roar. b utter loud
laughter. c (of a horse) make a loud
noise in
breathing as a
symptom of
disease. 2 intr.
travel in a
vehicle at
high speed,
esp.
with the engine
roaring. 3 tr. (often foll. by out)
say,
sing, or utter (words, an
oath, etc.) in a loud
tone. øøroarer n. [OE rarian, of imit. orig.]