Howl
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British pronunciation/hˈa‍ʊl/
American pronunciation/ˈhaʊɫ/

Definition & Meaning of "howl"

Howl
01

the long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf

howl definition and meaning
02

a long loud emotional utterance

03

a loud sustained noise resembling the cry of a hound

to howl
01

(of an animal such as a dog or wolf) to make a loud and prolonged sound or cry

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The wolf howled at the moon, creating an eerie and haunting sound.
As the sirens wailed, the dog in the distance began to howl.
The lonely coyote howled in the night, echoing through the desolate landscape.
02

to laugh loudly and without restraint

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The comedian's jokes made the entire audience howl with laughter.
She could n't help but howl when her friend slipped on the ice.
The children howled with delight as they played in the snow.
03

to produce a loud, prolonged sound reminiscent of a cry

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The wind began to howl as the storm approached the coastline.
She listened to the wind howl around the house, rattling the windows.
The old cabin creaked as the wind howled against its walls.
04

to make a loud, unrestrained vocalization, often driven by intense emotion

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She began to howl in grief when she heard the tragic news.
He could n’t help but howl in pain after stubbing his toe on the furniture.
The crowd howled in frustration when the team missed the winning goal.
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