warble

• Nom désignant d'une part le bourdonnement ou le gazouillement modulé d'un oiseau, et d'autre part une tumeur ou un abcès sous-cutané chez les mammifères domestiques, causé par la larve de l'hypoderme ou de l'œstre.

A noun referring to a lumpy abscess or swelling under the skin of domestic mammals, caused by the larvae of a botfly or warble fly.

1. Lumpy abscessC1formalmedical

   A hard, painful swelling under the skin of animals, especially cattle, caused by the larvae of a botfly or warble fly.

   Tumeur due à l'hypoderme

   • The veterinarian treated the warble on the cow's back.
   • Warbles can cause significant discomfort and infection in livestock.
   • Farmers often check their cattle for warbles during the summer months.

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire le fait de chanter ou d'émettre un son mélodieux et modulé, généralement associé aux oiseaux, ou à une voix humaine légère et tremblotante.

A verb used to describe the act of singing or producing a melodious, trilling sound, typically associated with birds or a light, quavering human voice.

1. Sing with trillsB2formal

   To sing or play a melody with a series of rapid, alternating pitches, often moving between a note and the half step above or below it.

   Chanter avec des trilles

   • The nightingale warbled its beautiful song in the garden.
   • She warbled the aria with impressive trills.
   • The flutist warbled the melody, adding delicate ornaments.

   Synonymeschirpquavertrilltwitter

2. Yodel or change registerB2formal

   To sing by alternating between the chest voice and falsetto, creating a distinctive yodeling effect.

   Jouer avec la voix en alternant registres graves et aigus (comme le yodel)

   • The folk singer warbled across the mountain valley.
   • He warbled the tune, switching between high and low notes.
   • She warbled joyfully, her voice echoing through the hills.

   Synonymesmodulatequavertrillyodel