Howl (Noun)
Meaning 1
A long loud emotional utterance; "he gave a howl of pain"; "howls of laughter"; "their howling had no effect".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The injured player let out a howl of agony as he clutched his twisted ankle.
- The crowd erupted into howls of laughter at the comedian's silly joke.
- Her howl of frustration was heard throughout the house as she realized she had forgotten her phone.
- The hockey player's howl of disappointment was loud and clear as he missed the winning shot.
- Their howls of excitement filled the air as they opened their Christmas presents.
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Meaning 2
A loud sustained noise resembling the cry of a hound; "the howl of the wind made him restless".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 3
The long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.