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Howl
01
the long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf
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
Intransitive
02
to laugh loudly and without restraint
Intransitive
03
to produce a loud, prolonged sound reminiscent of a cry
Intransitive
04
to make a loud, unrestrained vocalization, often driven by intense emotion
Intransitive
howl
n
Example
As the storm approached, the wind uttered eerie howls.
The comedian's jokes made the entire audience howl with laughter.
She listened to the wind howl around the house, rattling the windows.
A shudder ran through her body when she heard the eerie howl of the wind.
The gray wolf, known for its distinctive howls, is a symbol of the wild.