Definition of Howl

1. Noun. A long loud emotional utterance. "Their howling had no effect"

Exact synonyms: Howling, Ululation
Generic synonyms: Utterance, Vocalization
Derivative terms: Ululate

2. Verb. Emit long loud cries. "The meadows howl with animals "; "Howl with sorrow"
Exact synonyms: Roar, Ululate, Wail, Yaup, Yawl
Generic synonyms: Call, Cry, Holler, Hollo, Scream, Shout, Shout Out, Squall, Yell
Specialized synonyms: Squall, Waul, Wawl
Derivative terms: Howling, Roar, Roaring, Ululation, Wail, Wailer, Wailing

3. Noun. The long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf.
Generic synonyms: Cry

4. Verb. Cry loudly, as of animals. "The meadows howl with animals "; "The coyotes were howling in the desert"
Exact synonyms: Wrawl, Yammer, Yowl
Generic synonyms: Emit, Let Loose, Let Out, Utter
Derivative terms: Howler, Yowl

5. Noun. A loud sustained noise resembling the cry of a hound. "The howl of the wind made him restless"
Generic synonyms: Noise
Specialized synonyms: Squeal

6. Verb. Make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles. "The streets howl with cars "; "The water roared down the chute"
Exact synonyms: Roar
Specialized synonyms: Vroom, Bawl, Yawp, Thunder
Generic synonyms: Make Noise, Noise, Resound
Derivative terms: Roar, Roaring

7. Verb. Laugh unrestrainedly and heartily.
Exact synonyms: Roar
Generic synonyms: Express Joy, Express Mirth, Laugh
Derivative terms: Howler, Howling, Roar

Definition of Howl

1. v. i. To utter a loud, protracted, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do.

2. v. t. To utter with outcry.

3. n. The protracted, mournful cry of a dog or a wolf, or other like sound.

Definition of Howl

1. Noun. The protracted, mournful cry of a dog or a wolf, or other like sound. ¹

2. Noun. A prolonged cry of distress or anguish; a wail. ¹

3. Verb. To utter a loud, protracted, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do. ¹

4. Verb. To utter a sound expressive of pain or distress; to cry aloud and mournfully; to lament; to wail. ¹

5. Verb. To make a noise resembling the cry of a wild beast. ¹

6. Verb. To utter with outcry. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Howl

1. to cry like a dog [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Howl

1. 1. To utter a loud, protraced, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do. "And dogs in corners set them down to howl." (Drayton) "Methought a legion of foul fiends Environ'd me about, and howled in my ears." (Shak) 2. To utter a sound expressive of distress; to cry aloud and mournfully; to lament; to wail. "Howl ye, for the day of the Lord is at hand." (Is. Xiii. 6) 3. To make a noise resembling the cry of a wild beast. "Wild howled the wind." (Sir W. Scott) Howling monkey. See Howler. Howling wilderness, a wild, desolate place inhabited only by wild beasts. Origin: OE. Houlen, hulen; akin to D. Huilen, MHG. Hiulen, hiuweln, OHG. Hiuwilon to exult, hwo owl, Dan. Hyle to howl. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Howl

howffs
howfing
howfs
howieite
howitz
howitzer
howitzerlike
howitzers
howitzes
howk
howked
howker
howkers
howking
howks
howl (current term)
howl out
howled
howler
howler monkey
howler monkeys
howlers
howlet
howlets
howling
howling(a)
howlingly
howlings
howlite
howls

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