howl

verb

ˈhau̇(-ə)l How to pronounce howl (audio)

howled; howling; howls

intransitive verb

: to emit a loud sustained doleful sound characteristic of members of the dog family

: to cry out loudly and without restraint under strong impulse (such as pain, grief, or amusement)

: to go on a spree or rampage

transitive verb

: to utter with unrestrained outcry

: to drown out or cause to fail by adverse outcry

—used especially with down

howl noun

Example Sentences

The dogs were howling at the moon. several coyotes began howling close by as the sun went down

Recent Examples on the Web In fact, there’s enough to make the front wheels to howl a little too easily, a result of their low rolling resistance.

Tribune News Service, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2022 As the music built, Allen and then Jagger sashayed down the catwalk, two divas determined to make their drama bring down the house, then faced one another to howl out all the emotion in the lyrics.

Rob Levine, Billboard, 6 June 2022 Among these behaviors, breed did play some role — for example, beagles and bloodhounds tend to howl more, border collies are biddable, and Shiba Inus are far less so.

CBS News, 29 Apr. 2022 The misogynistic keyboard warriors will no doubt howl at even the suggestion that the women deserve equal treatment, claiming the NCAA is only prioritizing what makes money.

Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2022 After two years of development, Nightbitch with Amy Adams is ready to howl.

Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 May 2022 On average, beagles and bloodhounds are more likely to howl.

Katie Shepherd, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Apr. 2022 Edgar loves to interact with others, has shown to be extremely social, is an expert at giving kisses and will even howl to show his happiness.

Adam Schwager, The Arizona Republic, 8 Apr. 2022 The wind continued to howl and shake the building all night.

CBS News, 28 Mar. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

howl 1 of 2

verb

ˈhau̇l

howled; howling

: to make a loud long mournful cry or sound

Wolves howled at the moon.

Wind was howling through the trees.

: to cry out loudly (as with pain or amusement) The audience howled with laughter.

howl

2 of 2

noun

: a loud long mournful sound made by dogs and related animals (as wolves)

: a long loud cry (as of distress, disappointment, or rage)

A howl … of dismay went up from the creatures …

C. S. Lewis, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

单词	howlers
释义	howl verb ˈhau̇(-ə)l howled; howling; howls intransitive verb 1 : to emit a loud sustained doleful sound characteristic of members of the dog family 2 : to cry out loudly and without restraint under strong impulse (such as pain, grief, or amusement) 3 : to go on a spree or rampage transitive verb 1 : to utter with unrestrained outcry 2 : to drown out or cause to fail by adverse outcry —used especially with down howl noun Synonyms bay keen ululate wail yowl See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The dogs were howling at the moon. several coyotes began howling close by as the sun went down Recent Examples on the Web In fact, there’s enough to make the front wheels to howl a little too easily, a result of their low rolling resistance. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2022 As the music built, Allen and then Jagger sashayed down the catwalk, two divas determined to make their drama bring down the house, then faced one another to howl out all the emotion in the lyrics. Rob Levine, Billboard, 6 June 2022 Among these behaviors, breed did play some role — for example, beagles and bloodhounds tend to howl more, border collies are biddable, and Shiba Inus are far less so. CBS News, 29 Apr. 2022 The misogynistic keyboard warriors will no doubt howl at even the suggestion that the women deserve equal treatment, claiming the NCAA is only prioritizing what makes money. Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2022 After two years of development, Nightbitch with Amy Adams is ready to howl. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 May 2022 On average, beagles and bloodhounds are more likely to howl. Katie Shepherd, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Apr. 2022 Edgar loves to interact with others, has shown to be extremely social, is an expert at giving kisses and will even howl to show his happiness. Adam Schwager, The Arizona Republic, 8 Apr. 2022 The wind continued to howl and shake the building all night. CBS News, 28 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English houlen; akin to Middle High German hiulen to howl First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1 Phrases Containing howl howl with laughter howl with laughter Kids Definition howl 1 of 2 verb ˈhau̇l howled; howling 1 : to make a loud long mournful cry or sound Wolves howled at the moon. Wind was howling through the trees. 2 : to cry out loudly (as with pain or amusement) The audience howled with laughter. howl 2 of 2 noun 1 : a loud long mournful sound made by dogs and related animals (as wolves) 2 : a long loud cry (as of distress, disappointment, or rage) A howl … of dismay went up from the creatures … C. S. Lewis, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe howlers noun plural of howler 1 as in screams Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance screams boners knee-slappers laughs riots hoots sallies wisecracks witticisms gags jokes quips waggeries jests pleasantries cracks sights cautions Antonyms & Near Antonyms downers bummers 2 as in blunders Synonyms & Similar Words blunders flubs goofs bungles nonsense buffooneries drivel stupidities twaddles absurdities follies idiocies inanities shenanigans lunacies imbecilities monkeyshines insanities humbug fooleries tomfooleries fatuities fopperies bêtises asininities Antonyms & Near Antonyms sagacities wisdoms discretions brainstorms inspirations prudences forethoughts See More
随便看	keep close to one's chest keep close to the vest keep company keep company (with) keep company with keep cool keep count keep dangling keep down keep faith with keep from keep going keep guessing keep half an eye on keep house keep in keep in check keep in her place keep in his place keep in practice keep in touch keep in with keep it down keep it on the q.t. keep it short and sweet

howl

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