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- Dictionaryhowl/haʊl/
noun
- 1. a long, doleful cry uttered by an animal such as a dog or wolf. Similar
verb
- 1. make a howling sound: "he howled in agony" Similar
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HOWL definition: 1. If a dog or wolf howls, it makes a long, sad sound: 2. to make a loud sound, usually to express…. Learn more.
To howl is to make a long, sad, crying sound. You might howl every once in a while, but it's more common to hear wolves and dogs let loose and howl, especially in the presence of a full moon. Terribly sad or fearful people howl, and wolves howl to communicate with each other.
Howl definition: to utter a loud, prolonged, mournful cry, as that of a dog or wolf.. See examples of HOWL used in a sentence.
The meaning of HOWL is to emit a loud sustained doleful sound characteristic of members of the dog family. How to use howl in a sentence.
Howl definition: To utter or emit a long, mournful, plaintive sound.
HOWL definition: 1. If a dog or wolf (= wild animal like a dog) howls, it makes a long, sad sound. 2. to make a loud…. Learn more.
Definition of howl verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. (of a dog, wolf, or the like) to utter a characteristic loud, prolonged, mournful cry. 2. (of a person or animal) to utter a similar cry, as in pain or rage; wail. 3. to make a sound like an animal howling: The wind howls through the trees. 4. to utter a loud laugh or scornful yell. 5. to utter with howls: to howl the bad news.
A complete guide to the word "HOWL": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
Howling is a form of communication for animals, serving various purposes such as establishing territory, calling to pack members, or expressing distress. When an animal howls, it creates a distinctive and powerful sound that echoes through the surroundings.
