(~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
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Howl is also a noun.
The dog let out a savage ~ and, wheeling round, flew at him.
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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
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Howl is also a noun.
With a ~ of rage, he grabbed the neck of a broken bottle and advanced.
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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
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Howl is also a noun.
His stories caused ~s of laughter.
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