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howl

(h/AU/l )

a long loud emotional utterance(noun.communication)

Example:
He gave a howl of pain.
Howls of laughter.
Their howling had no effect.

Synonym:
howling, ululation

source: wordnet30
the long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf(noun.event)

source: wordnet30
a loud sustained noise resembling the cry of a hound(noun.event)

Example:
The howl of the wind made him restless.

source: wordnet30
The protracted, mournful cry of a dog or a wolf, or other like sound.(noun)

source: webster1913

emit long loud cries(verb.communication)

Example:
Howl with sorrow.

Synonym:
roar, ululate, wail, yaup, yawl

source: wordnet30
cry loudly, as of animals(verb.communication)

Example:
The coyotes were howling in the desert.

Synonym:
wrawl, yammer, yowl

source: wordnet30
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles(verb.communication)

Example:
The wind was howling in the trees.

Synonym:
roar

source: wordnet30
laugh unrestrainedly and heartily(verb.body)

source: wordnet30
To utter a loud, protracted, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do.(verb)

source: webster1913
To utter with outcry.(verb)

source: webster1913

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