howl
//haʊl//
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.
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.