shake its mane
Frequency: 6.26.5 per million words
An animal moving its head to make its mane move back and forth quickly.
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Examples (10)
- The proud lion began to shake its mane, a warning to rivals.
- With a sudden jerk, the horse shook its long mane free of the bridle.
- The young foal learned to shake its fluffy mane playfully in the wind.
- He watched the wild stallion shake its dark mane before galloping away.
- If threatened, a male lion will often shake its majestic mane to appear more formidable.
- The circus horse would always shake its sparkling mane as it entered the arena.
- She imagined the mythical creature shaking its fiery mane in the ancient forest.
- The strong wind made the horse shake its wet mane, sending drops flying.
- After a long run, the wild horse would often shake its sweaty mane to cool down.
- The lion cub tried to imitate its father and shake its small mane with ferocity.