HOWLED - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a long loud emotional utterance

Example: he gave a howl of pain; howls of laughter; their howling had no effect

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

a loud sustained noise resembling the cry of a hound

Example: the howl of the wind made him restless

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

the long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Verb

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

Example: The wind was howling in the trees; The water roared down the chute

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Verb

emit long loud cries

Example: wail in self-pity; howl with sorrow

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Verb

cry loudly, as of animals

Example: The coyotes were howling in the desert

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Verb

laugh unrestrainedly and heartily