Definition of yowl
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Examples of yowl in a Sentence
The cat was yowling outside.
He was yowling in pain.
Origin and Etymology of yowl
Middle English
First Known Use: 13th century
yowl
Definition of yowl
: a loud long mournful wail or howl (as of a cat)
Examples of yowl in a Sentence
the cat gave a yowl of anger
15th Century
First Known Use of yowl
15th century
YOWL Defined for English Language Learners
yowl
playDefinition of yowl for English Language Learners
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: to make a loud, long cry of grief, pain, or distress
YOWL Defined for Kids
Definition of yowl for Students
yowled
;yowling
: to utter a loud long cry (as of pain or suffering)
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