Definition of howl

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  • howl is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • howl is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • howl is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of howl

  • emit long loud cries (verb)

    Examples

    1. howl with sorrow

    Synonyms

    1. roar
    2. ululate
    3. wail
    4. yaup
    5. yawl
  • make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles (verb)

    Examples

    1. The wind was howling in the trees

    Synonyms

    1. roar
  • cry loudly, as of animals (verb)

    Examples

    1. The coyotes were howling in the desert

    Synonyms

    1. wrawl
    2. yammer
    3. yowl
  • laugh unrestrainedly and heartily (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. roar
  • a long loud emotional utterance (noun)

    Examples

    1. he gave a howl of pain
    2. howls of laughter
    3. their howling had no effect

    Synonyms

    1. howling
    2. ululation
  • a loud sustained noise resembling the cry of a hound (noun)

    Examples

    1. the howl of the wind made him restless
  • the long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf (noun)

See definition of howl in Merriam Webster