Definition of
howl is the dictionary form of howles Definition of howl
1
[ noun ] a long loud emotional utterance

Synonyms

howling ululation

Examples

"he gave a howl of pain" "howls of laughter" "their howling had no effect"

2
[ verb ] emit long loud cries

Synonyms

wail roar yawl ululate

Examples

"wail in self-pity", "howl with sorrow"

3
[ verb ] laugh unrestrainedly and heartily

Synonyms

roar

4
[ verb ] make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

Synonyms

roar

Examples

"The wind was howling in the trees" "The water roared down the chute"

5
[ noun ] the long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf
6
[ verb ] cry loudly, as of animals

Synonyms

yammer yowl wrawl

Examples

"The coyotes were howling in the desert"

7
[ noun ] a loud sustained noise resembling the cry of a hound

Examples

"the howl of the wind made him restless"

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Holsey Hollis Holz Holy_See Holy_Joe

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