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单词 maa
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Definition of maa in English:

maa

verbmaaed, maaing, maas mɑː
[no object]

  • (of a sheep, lamb, or goat) bleat.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • A noisy mixed herd of goats and sheep clomped over the wooden bridge, baaing and maaing their little head off.
    • These sweet little guys "maaed" and wrestled and jumped around to get our attention and food.
    • She maaed so loud I could hear her in the house with the door closed.
    • Kizzy was maaing so loudly she got the human's attention.
    • Sheep made their way into the barn, goats maaed to one another.
    Synonyms
    baa, cry, call
nounPlural maasmɑː

  • The cry of a sheep, lamb, or goat.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Immediately we crested the hill we were greeted with maas of delight.
    • He looked up at her and gave a maa.
    • When he was feeding the sheep, Dad heard this little maa.
    • The goat let out another loud maa.
    • They barely even let out a maa.

Origin

Early 18th century: imitative; compare with baa.
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