# neighing

Pronunciation: say "NAY-ing" /ˈneɪɪŋ/

## Noun

1. The drawn-out vocal sound produced by a horse.
   - Simple: The loud call a horse makes with its voice.
   - _A nervous neighing rose from the paddock as the storm rolled in._
   - _The steady neighing of the team carried across the misty field._

## Verb

2. Present participle of neigh. — present participle and gerund of neigh
   - Simple: Present participle of neigh. Use this -ing form for the action happening right now.
   - _The mare was neighing anxiously as the trailer pulled away._
   - _Out in the field, several horses were neighing at the approaching riders._

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