Howl

Definitions

1. The protracted, mournful cry of a dog, wolf or other canid; also of other animals.
2. Any similar sound.
3. A prolonged cry of distress or anguish; a wail.

Equivalents

Examples

“[T]he fox was out on love-adventures, abused his rivals, and uttered scoffing screams and howls.”

“All at once the cat thrust her paw inside the ring⟳ again, but the tailor was quick as lightning and chopped the paw off. The cats set⟳ up a terrible howl, and away they rushed through the door as fast as they could.”

“Dan was beginning to feel⟳ very depressed when suddenly the eerie howl of a dingo rang out[.]”

“The howl of the wind”

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