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howl
[houl]
verb (used without object)
to utter a loud, prolonged, mournful cry, as that of a dog or wolf.
to utter a similar cry in distress, pain, rage, etc.; wail.
to make a sound like an animal howling.
The wind howls through the trees.
Informal., to go on a spree; enjoy oneself without restraint.
verb (used with object)
to utter with howls.
to howl the bad news.
to drive or force by howls (often followed bydown ).
to howl down the opposition.
noun
the cry of a dog, wolf, etc.
a cry or wail, as of pain, rage, or protest.
a sound like wailing.
the howl of the wind.
a loud, scornful laugh or yell.
something that causes a laugh or a scornful yell, as a joke or funny or embarrassing situation.
howl
/ haʊl /
noun
a long plaintive cry or wail characteristic of a wolf or hound
a similar cry of pain or sorrow
slang
a person or thing that is very funny
a prolonged outburst of laughter
electronics an unwanted prolonged high-pitched sound produced by a sound-producing system as a result of feedback
verb
to express in a howl or utter such cries
(intr) (of the wind, etc) to make a wailing noise
informal, (intr) to shout or laugh
Other Word Forms
- outhowl verb (used with object)
Word History and Origins
Origin of howl1
Word History and Origins
Origin of howl1
Example Sentences
The wind howls through the gaps in the trees and beats us back a few steps.
He crooned a long, soft howl, so wolflike it made the skin on the backs of the children’s necks prickle.
The howl of pain came from the back nursery, where Penelope found Cassiopeia in her bed, whimpering and thrashing to and fro.
Beowulf howled, forgetting his words for a moment.
When the conductor sounded three deafening, mournful hoots on the train whistle, the children covered their ears and howled even more loudly in protest.
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