HOWL


Meaning of HOWL in English

(~s, ~ing, ~ed)

1.

If an animal such as a wolf or a dog ~s, it makes a long, loud, crying sound.

Somewhere in the streets beyond a dog suddenly ~ed, baying at the moon.

VERB: V

Howl is also a noun.

The dog let out a savage ~ and, wheeling round, flew at him.

N-COUNT

2.

If a person ~s, they make a long, loud cry expressing pain, anger, or unhappiness.

He ~ed like a wounded animal as blood spurted from the gash...

VERB: V

Howl is also a noun.

With a ~ of rage, he grabbed the neck of a broken bottle and advanced.

N-COUNT

3.

When the wind ~s, it blows hard and makes a loud noise.

The wind ~ed all night, but I slept a little...

It sank in a ~ing gale.

VERB: V, V-ing

4.

If you ~ something, you say it in a very loud voice. (INFORMAL)

‘Get away, get away, get away’ he ~ed...

The crowd ~ed its approval.

VERB: V with quote, V n

5.

If you ~ with laughter, you laugh very loudly.

Joe, Pink, and Booker ~ed with delight...

The crowd ~ed, delirious.

VERB: V with n, V

Howl is also a noun.

His stories caused ~s of laughter.

N-COUNT

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