howl

//haʊl//
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Verb

howlInfinitive
howlPresent tense
howledPast tense
howledPast participle
howlingPresent participle
howlsThird-person singular
1

To make a long, loud, mournful cry, as a wolf or dog.

The dog howled at the moon all night.

2

To cry out loudly in pain, grief, or anger.

The child howled in pain after falling off the bicycle.

3

(Of wind or a storm) to make a prolonged wailing sound.

The wind howled through the trees all night.

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Noun

howlSingular
howlsPlural
1

A long, loud, mournful cry uttered by an animal such as a wolf or dog.

We heard the howl of a wolf in the distance.

2

A loud cry of pain, grief, or anger.

She let out a howl of pain when she stubbed her toe.

3

A prolonged wailing sound made by the wind.

We could hear the howl of the wind outside the cabin.

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