howl

Meaning of howl in English

Noun

1. a long loud sad cry of a dog, wolf etc.

2. a long loud cry of a person expressing pain, fear, anger, amusement etc.

He gave a howl of pain.

3. a long loud wailing sound of a strong wind

Verb

1. make a long loud sad cry

The wolves are howling in the forest.

2. say something with a howl

"I hate you all!" the child howled.

3. make a long loud wailing sound

The wind is howling.
The wind howled through the trees.