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Meaning of 'howl' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Howl [ n.]
- The protracted, mournful cry of a dog or a wolf, or other like sound.
- A prolonged cry of distress or anguish; a wail.
2 . Howl [ v. i.]
- To utter a loud, protraced, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do.
- To utter a sound expressive of distress; to cry aloud and mournfully; to lament; to wail.
- To make a noise resembling the cry of a wild beast.
3 . Howl [ v. t.]
- To utter with outcry.

Meaning of 'howl' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . howl [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a long loud emotional utterance
Example in sentence:
  • he gave a howl of pain;
  • howls of laughter;
  • their howling had no effect
Meaning (2):
- a loud sustained noise resembling the cry of a hound
Example in sentence:
  • the howl of the wind made him restless
3 . howl [ v]
Meaning (3):
- emit long loud cries
Example in sentence:
  • howl with sorrow;
  • wail in self-pity
Meaning (4):
- cry loudly, as of animals
Example in sentence:
  • The coyotes were howling in the desert
Meaning (5):
- make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
Example in sentence:
  • The water roared down the chute;
  • The wind was howling in the trees

Nearby Words:

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