howl
noun
1. a long loud emotional utterance
- he gave a howl of pain
- howls of laughter
- their howling had no effect
Similar word(s): howling, ululation
Definition categories: communication, utterance, vocalization
2. the long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf
Definition categories: event, cry
3. a loud sustained noise resembling the cry of a hound
- the howl of the wind made him restless
verb
1. emit long loud cries
- howl with sorrow
Similar word(s): roar, ululate, wail, yaup, yawl
Definition categories: communication, call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout, squall, yell
2. cry loudly, as of animals
- The coyotes were howling in the desert
Similar word(s): wrawl, yammer, yowl
Definition categories: communication, emit, utter
3. make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
- The wind was howling in the trees
Similar word(s): roar
Definition categories: communication, noise, resound
4. laugh unrestrainedly and heartily
Similar word(s): roar
Definition categories: body, laugh
Sentences with howl as a verb:
- to howl derision