howl

howl has 13 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 4.

Definitions

• v. i.. To utter a loud, protraced, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do.
• v. i.. To utter a sound expressive of distress; to cry aloud and mournfully; to lament; to wail.
• v. i.. To make a noise resembling the cry of a wild beast.
• v. t.. To utter with outcry.
• n.. The protracted, mournful cry of a dog or a wolf, or other like sound.
• n.. A prolonged cry of distress or anguish; a wail.
• n.. a long loud emotional utterance; "he gave a howl of pain"; "howls of laughter"; "their howling had no effect"
• n.. a loud sustained noise resembling the cry of a hound; "the howl of the wind made him restless"
• n.. the long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf
• v.. laugh unrestrainedly and heartily
• v.. make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles; "The wind was howling in the trees"; "The water roared down the chute"
• v.. emit long loud cries; "wail in self-pity"; "howl with sorrow"