The action of yowl, v.; esp. the uttering of a prolonged wailing cry.

A cry, wail.

A prolonged wailing outcry of human beings.

An act of yowling; a prolonged loud cry, now esp. of a dog or cat.

A loud wail or outcry of pain or anguish; a savage yell of rage or disappointment. (Often used contemptuously.)

A cry or wail; spec. that of a new-born child.

The action of howling or wailing.

A howl, a yell, a loud cry.

A loud cry or howl.

A waul.

A long, low moan or wail, regarded as the characteristic cry of a ghost. Often reduplicated or extended.

Ululation.