Bray Very Common

the cry of an ass

"The donkey brayed loudly when it saw its favorite carrot hanging from the market stall's rope."

The cry of an animal, now chiefly that of animals related to the ass or donkey, or the camel.

"The old mule let out a harsh bray as we tried to load its heavy pack saddle."

braying characteristic of donkeys

"The loud, harsh bray echoed through the barn as the old donkey saw his favorite carrot."

reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading

"grind the spices in a mortar"

"mash the garlic"

laugh loudly and harshly

"The old rooster began to bray as soon as the sun rose over the farm."

Of an animal (now chiefly of animals related to the ass or donkey, and the camel): to make its cry.

"She brayed the garlic and ginger together in the stone mortar until they formed a smooth paste."

To crush or pound, especially using a pestle and mortar.

A surname​.

"The local history club invited Mr. Bray to speak about the town's early settlers."