5 letter words starting with RAL

rales

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions: Abnormal respiratory sounds heard on auscultation of the chest, usually caused by the presence of fluid or mucus in the airways.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈreɪlz/; UK: /ˈreɪlz/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "rales" originated from the French word "rale" which means "rattle". It is commonly used in medical settings to describe abnormal sounds heard during a physical examination of the chest. Rales can be caused by a variety of conditions such as pneumonia, bronchitis, or congestive heart failure.

5. Synonyms: Crackles, crepitations, wheezes.

6. Related Words: Cales, dales, hales, males, tales.

7. Example Sentences:

• The doctor heard rales in the patients lungs and ordered a chest x-ray.
• Rales are often a sign of fluid in the lungs.
• The nurse documented the presence of rales in the patients medical record.

**Parts of Speech:** Rally is a verb and a noun. **Definitions:** * As a verb, rally means to come together again in order to continue fighting or protesting. It can also mean to recover strength or spirits after a setback or illness. * As a noun, rally means a gathering of people for a common cause, often political or social, or a motor race over public roads. **Pronunciations:** * US: /ˈræli/ * UK: /ˈræli/ **Origin and Usage:** Rally originated from the French word "ralier," which means "to unite again." It was first used in English in the 16th century to refer to a military call to regroup. Since then, it has been used in various contexts, including politics, sports, and finance. **Synonyms:** * Verb: regroup, recover, rebound, revive, reassemble, reunite, gather * Noun: demonstration, march, protest, gathering, assembly, meeting, race **Related Words:** * Relay * Ready * Rumba * Rower * Riper **Example Sentences:** * Verb: After the initial setback, the team rallied and won the game. * Noun: The rally in the city center was attended by thousands of people.

Here is the result: ralph Parts of Speech:

noun, verb

Definitions:

• noun: a loud retching sound made by a person or animal.
• verb: to vomit or retch.

Pronunciations:

• US: /rælf/
• UK: /ralf/

Origin and Usage:

The origin of the word "ralph" is uncertain, but it is believed to be of British English origin. It is a colloquial term used to describe the act of vomiting or the sound of someone vomiting. The word is commonly used in informal contexts and is considered a slang term.

Synonyms:

• barf
• puke
• throw up

Related Words:

• chuck
• retch
• spew
• vomit

Example Sentences:

• He ralphed all over the bathroom floor.
• The smell of the garbage made her want to ralph.
• She had too much to drink and ended up ralphing in the bushes.