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- Dictionaryhowl/haʊl/
noun
- 1. a long, doleful cry uttered by an animal such as a dog or wolf. Similar
verb
- 1. make a howling sound: "he howled in agony" Similar
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1. : to emit a loud sustained doleful sound characteristic of members of the dog family. 2. : to cry out loudly and without restraint under strong impulse (such as pain, grief, or amusement) 3. : to go on a spree or rampage. transitive verb.
HOWL definition: 1. If a dog or wolf howls, it makes a long, sad sound: 2. to make a loud sound, usually to express…. Learn more.
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.
To howl is to make a long, sad, crying sound. You might howl every once in a while, but it's more common to hear wolves and dogs let loose and howl, especially in the presence of a full moon. Terribly sad or fearful people howl, and wolves howl to communicate with each other.
1. verb. If an animal such as a wolf or a dog howls, it makes a long, loud, crying sound. Somewhere in the streets beyond a dog suddenly howled, baying at the moon. [VERB] Synonyms: bay, cry, bark, yelp More Synonyms of howl. Howl is also a noun. The dog let out a savage howl and, wheeling round, flew at him. 2. verb.
1. (of a dog, wolf, or the like) to utter a characteristic loud, prolonged, mournful cry. 2. (of a person or animal) to utter a similar cry, as in pain or rage; wail. 3. to make a sound like an animal howling: The wind howls through the trees. 4. to utter a loud laugh or scornful yell. v.t.
Howl definition: To utter or emit a long, mournful, plaintive sound.
HOWL definition: 1. If a dog or wolf (= wild animal like a dog) howls, it makes a long, sad sound. 2. to make a loud…. Learn more.
Definitions of 'howl'. 1. If an animal such as a wolf or a dog howls, it makes a long, loud, crying sound. [...] 2. If a person howls, they make a long, loud cry expressing pain, anger, or unhappiness. [...] 3. When the wind howls, it blows hard and makes a loud noise.
a long loud sound made when the wind is blowing strongly. They listened to the howl of the wind through the trees. Definition of howl noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
