growler

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: Es kann eine Person oder ein Tier bezeichnen, das knurrt oder brummt, oder einen kleinen Eisberg bzw. ein Eisfeld, das eine Gefahr für die Schifffahrt darstellt.

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a person or thing that growls, or a small iceberg or ice floe that poses a hazard to shipping.

1. A person who growlsB2informal

   A person who speaks in a low, harsh, or threatening voice, often resembling a growl.

   Brummer

   • The old growler at the bar scared everyone with his deep voice.
   • He was known as a growler because of his gruff manner of speaking.
   • The coach was a growler, always shouting orders in a rough tone.

   Synonymegrumbler

2. Small iceberg or ice floeC1formal

   A small iceberg or piece of ice that is barely visible above the water but large enough to pose a hazard to ships.

   Kleiner Eisberg oder Eisscholle

   • The ship's radar detected a growler just ahead of the bow.
   • Sailors must watch out for growlers, as they can damage the hull.
   • A growler is often more dangerous than a larger iceberg because it is harder to spot.