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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
adjectiveEnglish 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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