/ haʊl; NAmE / verb , noun
■ verb
1.
[ v ] ( of a dog, wolf , etc. ) to make a long, loud cry
2.
[ v ] howl (in / with sth) to make a loud cry when you are in pain, angry, amused, etc. :
to howl in pain
We howled with laughter.
The baby was howling (= crying loudly) all the time I was there.
3.
[ v ] ( of the wind ) to blow hard and make a long loud noise :
The wind was howling around the house.
4.
to say sth loudly and angrily :
[ vn ]
The crowd howled its displeasure.
[also v speech ]
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PHRASAL VERBS
- howl sb down
■ noun
1.
a long loud cry made by a dog, wolf , etc.
2.
a loud cry showing that you are in pain, angry, amused, etc. :
to let out a howl of anguish
The suggestion was greeted with howls of laughter .
3.
a long loud sound made when the wind is blowing strongly :
They listened to the howl of the wind through the trees.
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English houle (verb), probably imitative.