howl·ing
| \ ˈhau̇-liŋ
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Definition of howling
1
: producing or marked by a sound resembling a howl
a howling storm
3
: very great : pronounced
a howling success
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“Howling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/howling. Accessed 24 Feb. 2021.
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howling
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English Language Learners Definition of howling
: producing the long, low sound made by strong wind
informal
: very great
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The first known use of howling was in 1599
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