howl
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verb \ˈhau̇(-ə)l\Definition of HOWL
intransitive verb
1
: to emit a loud sustained doleful sound characteristic of members of the dog family
2
: to cry out loudly and without restraint under strong impulse (as pain, grief, or amusement)
3
: to go on a spree or rampage
transitive verb
1
: to utter with unrestrained outcry
2
: to drown out or cause to fail by adverse outcry —used especially with down
— howl noun
See Examples of HOWL
- The dogs were howling at the moon.
- <several coyotes began howling close by as the sun went down>
Origin of HOWL
Middle English houlen; akin to Middle High German hiulen to howl
First Known Use: 14th century
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