| eardrum |
the part of the middle ear that receives sounds. The eardrum vibrates when sound waves reach it. |
| earphone |
a small speaker that fits on or in the ear for listening to sound from a radio, tape player, telephone, or other electronic machine. |
| echo |
the repeating of a sound caused by the bouncing of sound waves from a surface. [1/4 definitions] |
| filter |
a device that controls or changes the brightness of light or character of a sound. [1/5 definitions] |
| flap |
to swing or wave back and forth with a slapping sound. [2/5 definitions] |
| flop |
the act or sound of flopping. [1/4 definitions] |
| footstep |
a single step with the foot, or the sound it makes. [1/2 definitions] |
| frog1 |
a hoarse human sound caused by mucus on the vocal cords. [1/2 definitions] |
| gag1 |
something put across or into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or other sound. [1/3 definitions] |
| give |
to do by movement, act, or sound. [1/7 definitions] |
| go1 |
to make a certain sound. [1/16 definitions] |
| gobble2 |
to make a sound like that of a turkey. [2 definitions] |
| gong |
a large piece of metal shaped like a plate that makes a loud ringing sound when struck with a stick or hammer. |
| good |
sound; in good condition; able to be relied on. [1/12 definitions] |
| groan |
a deep sound made to show pain, grief, or sadness. [2 definitions] |
| growl |
to make a deep, rumbling sound to express anger or hostility. [3 definitions] |
| grunt |
to make the short deep sound of a hog, or a sound similar to this. [3 definitions] |
| gurgle |
to flow with a noisy, bubbling sound. [2/3 definitions] |
| hammer |
anything that is used like a hammer to produce a sound. [1/5 definitions] |
| harmony |
musical notes played or sung at the same time that make a pleasant sound. [1/3 definitions] |
| headphone |
(usually plural) a sound receiver for a radio or stereo system that is held over one or both ears by a band; earphones. |