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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
Examples
The wolf howled at the moon, creating an eerie and haunting sound.
As the sirens wailed, the dog in the distance began to howl.
02
to laugh loudly and without restraint
Intransitive
Examples
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.
03
to produce a loud, prolonged sound reminiscent of a cry
Intransitive
Examples
The wind began to howl as the storm approached the coastline.
She listened to the wind howl around the house, rattling the windows.
04
to make a loud, unrestrained vocalization, often driven by intense emotion
Intransitive
Examples
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.
