The term 'bleating sound' can be described by three crossword solutions: BLAT (4 letters), MAA (3 letters), and BAA (3 letters). BLAT is a sound made by a sheep or goat, which is similar to a short, sharp bark. MAA is the sound made by a female goat, which is similar to a low, drawn-out bleat. BAA is the sound made by a sheep, which is a long, drawn-out bleat. All of these sounds are considered to be bleating sounds.