howl

Noun

• a loud sustained noise resembling the cry of a hound
  • the howl of the wind made him restless
    

• the long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf

• a long loud emotional utterance
  • he gave a howl of pain
    
  • howls of laughter
    
  • their howling had no effect
    

Verb

• laugh unrestrainedly and heartily

• make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
  • The wind was howling in the trees
    
  • The water roared down the chute
    

• cry loudly, as of animals
  • The coyotes were howling in the desert
    

• emit long loud cries
  • wail in self-pity
    
  • howl with sorrow
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  howling , ululation , roar , wrawl , yammer , yowl , ululate , wail , yawl , yaup