howl
noun/haʊl/
/haʊl/
- a long loud call made by a dog, wolf, etc.
- the mournful howl of a lone dog
- The dog gave a mournful howl.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- long
- loud
- eerie
- …
- give
- let out
- hear
- …
- with a howl
- howl of
- be greeted with howls of something
- be met with howls of something
- a loud noise showing that you are angry, in pain, etc. or you find something funny
- to let out a howl of anguish
- The suggestion was greeted with howls of laughter.
- The decision was met with howls of protest from the unions.
Extra Examples- a howl of protest
- His comments were met with howls of outrage.
- With a howl he leaped at his foe.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- long
- loud
- eerie
- …
- give
- let out
- hear
- …
- with a howl
- howl of
- be greeted with howls of something
- be met with howls of something
- a long loud sound made when the wind is blowing strongly
- They listened to the howl of the wind through the trees.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- long
- loud
- eerie
- …
- give
- let out
- hear
- …
- with a howl
- howl of
- be greeted with howls of something
- be met with howls of something
Word OriginMiddle English houle (verb), probably imitative.
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