Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: howl
IPA transcription: [h'aʊl]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: howl, howling, ululation
    Meaning: a long loud emotional utterance; "he gave a howl of pain"; "howls of laughter"; "their howling had no effect"
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: howl, ululate, wail, roar, yawl, yaup
    Meaning: emit long loud cries; "wail in self-pity"; "howl with sorrow"
Usage examples
  • Now he began to howl as if being killed.
  • One of his companions gave a howl and fell to the ground.
  • The baby across the street uttered a howl of anguish at the sight.
  • He soon raised his head and gave a long howl, as much as to say he is here and I want help.
  • A terrific howl from the savages responded to these words--no doubt drowning the prisoner's reply.
  • The red-men had a camp to them-selves, where they would sing, and dance, and howl and yell for half the night.
  • They'll howl till some one gets them down, or drop tiles into the front garden to attract attention of passersby.
  • A screech of terror, a howl that reverberated through the amphitheatre, and nothing remained of either but a heap of macerated flesh.
  • Not a shriek, not a scream, Scarcely even a howl or a groan, As the man they called "Ho!" told his story of woe In an antediluvian tone.
  • The woman was commencing a low and plaintive howl at the sad and shameful spectacle, when the chief put forth his hand and gently pushed her aside.