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Dictionary Definition of howl
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howl verb (i) 1. to utter a loud, prolonged, mournful cry, as that of a dog or wolf. 2. to utter a similar cry in distress, pain, rage, etc.; wail. 3. to make a sound like an animal howling: the wind is howling. -- verb (t) 4. to utter with howls. -- noun 5. the cry of a dog, wolf, etc. 6. a cry or wail, as of pain or rage. 7. a sound like wailing: the howl of the wind. 8. a loud scornful laugh or yell. -- phrase 9. howl down, to drive or force by howls. [ME houle. Cf. G heulen; imitative] |
