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Cluck

To make the noise, or utter the call, of a brooding hen.

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Cry 76% connected

To make a loud call or cry; to call or exclaim vehemently or earnestly; to shout; to vociferate; to proclaim; to pray; to implore.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Emit 76% connected

To send forth; to throw or give out; to cause to issue; to give vent to; to eject; to discharge; as, fire emits heat and smoke; boiling water emits s…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Utter 76% connected

Outer.

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Clack 74% connected

To make a sudden, sharp noise, or a succesion of such noises, as by striking an object, or by collision of parts; to rattle; to click.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Clack 74% connected

To make a sudden, sharp noise, or a succesion of such noises, as by striking an object, or by collision of parts; to rattle; to click.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Clack 92% connected

To make a sudden, sharp noise, or a succesion of such noises, as by striking an object, or by collision of parts; to rattle; to click.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Click 92% connected

To make a slight, sharp noise (or a succession of such noises), as by gentle striking; to tick.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Clucking 92% connected

of Cluck

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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