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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
Example
When the fire engine passed by, the neighborhood dogs started to howl.
The lonely coyote howled in the night, echoing through the desolate landscape.
Hearing the distant train whistle, the old dog joined in and began to howl.
02
to laugh loudly and without restraint
Intransitive
Example
The group of friends howled at the silly antics of their pet.
The children howled with delight as they played in the snow.
She could n't help but howl when her friend slipped on the ice.
03
to produce a loud, prolonged sound reminiscent of a cry
Intransitive
Example
The wind began to howl as the storm approached the coastline.
The trees swayed as the cold wind howled through their branches.
The old cabin creaked as the wind howled against its walls.
04
to make a loud, unrestrained vocalization, often driven by intense emotion
Intransitive
Example
The child started to howl when he realized he lost his favorite toy.
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.
