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howl

nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/ˈuju/ui·vo

Definition

1

A long, loud, mournful cry characteristic of certain animals like the wolf or dog; a similar sound produced by the wind or a person.

Usage examples

The howl of a coyote broke the silence of the desert night.
He let out a howl of pain when he stubbed his toe.

Common combinations

wolf's howlhowl of the windpiercing howllet out a howl