Definitions

1. verb

to speak or utter in a low, rough, guttural voice

“The old sailor holked a warning to the sailors on deck.”

2. verb

to cut or chop roughly

“The carpenter holked the wood to fit the frame.”

3. noun

a harsh, guttural sound, especially of a person’s voice

“The holk of the old man sent shivers down the listener’s spine.”

4. noun

a type of low-pitched, guttural sound, especially of a bird

“The holk of the nightjar filled the forest at dusk.”