brant

/brænt/; /brænt/ (British)

Definitions

1. noun

A male goose, especially the common goose (Branta canadensis).

“A flock of geese, including a brant, flew overhead.”

2. noun

A type of goose with a distinctive call.

“The guidebook described the unique calls of several bird species, including the brant.”

3. verb

To make a loud, harsh cry, especially of a goose.

“The brant on the lake let out a loud brant.”

Synonyms

  • goose
  • sheldrake

Antonyms

  • songbird
  • swallow