nicker

• Существительное, обозначающее характерный мягкий, низкий звук, издаваемый лошадью, часто как форма общения или приветствия.

A noun referring to the characteristic soft, low sound made by a horse, often as a form of communication or greeting.

1. Horse soundB1informal

   The soft, low, vibrating sound that a horse makes, often as a greeting or sign of contentment.

   Ржание

   • The horse gave a gentle nicker when its owner approached.
   • A soft nicker came from the stable as she entered.
   • The mare's nicker was a sign of recognition for her foal.

   Synonymsneighwhickerwhinny

• Устаревший глагол, означающий ржать, издавать тихий низкий звук, как лошадь.

An archaic or obsolete verb meaning to neigh, whinny, or make a soft, low sound like a horse.

1. Horse soundB2formal

   To make a soft, low, characteristic sound, as a horse does.

   Ржать

   • The horse nickered softly when it saw its owner.
   • She heard the horse nicker in the stable.
   • The pony nickered for a treat.

   Synonymsneighwhickerwhinny