Howl ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Howl ( verb )

1. To emit a long, mournful, high-pitched cry, typically in response to pain, distress, or anger.
2. To make a loud, prolonged, mournful cry or noise.

Origin:

Old english houlian, of imitative origin.

Examples:

1. The wolves were howling at the moon.
2. She howled with laughter at the funny joke.
3. The baby howled when it saw the doctor.
4. The storm was so strong that it made the wind howl through the trees.
5. The old man howled in pain when he fell and broke his hip.

(As a noun)

Howl ( noun )

1. To emit a long, mournful, high-pitched cry, typically in response to pain, distress, or anger.
2. To make a loud, prolonged, mournful cry or noise.

Origin:

Old english houlian, of imitative origin.

Examples:

1. The wolves were howling at the moon.
2. She howled with laughter at the funny joke.
3. The baby howled when it saw the doctor.
4. The storm was so strong that it made the wind howl through the trees.
5. The old man howled in pain when he fell and broke his hip.