a turkey gobbles

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The characteristic sound made by a male turkey.

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  • A male turkey often gobbles to attract mates.
  • We heard a turkey gobbling in the distance as we approached the farm.
  • The farmer knows his turkeys are hungry when they start to gobble.
  • Just then, a wild turkey gobbled from the dense woods.
  • If you listen carefully, you can hear the turkeys gobble at dawn.
  • That particular turkey gobbles louder than all the others.
  • The sound of a turkey gobbling is quite distinct.
  • Suddenly, the biggest turkey began to gobble excitedly.
  • During mating season, the male turkeys will gobble almost constantly.
  • Have you ever heard a turkey gobble up close? It's surprisingly loud.