grunt

US /ɡrʌnt/
UK /ɡrʌnt/
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1.

a low, guttural sound made by an animal (especially a pig) or a person

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The pig let out a loud grunt as it rooted in the mud.
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He responded with a noncommittal grunt.
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2.

a low-ranking or unskilled worker, especially in the military

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He started as a lowly grunt in the company.
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The project needs more grunts to get the work done.
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1.

to make a low, guttural sound

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He tends to grunt when he lifts heavy weights.
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She just grunted in response to my question.
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