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DictionaryhowlLong, loud cry
noun / verb

howl

HOWL/haʊl/

A long, loud cry or similar sound, or to make such a sound.

The wolf raises its muzzle and howls.

A lone wolf howling, its neck stretched upward and muzzle raised with rounded, open jaws: a recognizable animal posture for a sustained, mournful cry.
Etymology
howlMiddle Englishto howl

Middle English houlen already described howling. The word is probably imitative in origin, echoing the prolonged cry that the verb describes.

In context

𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭' 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐬1:36
I will howl like a Jackle and moan like an owl
MICAH 1-7 | Walking HUMBLY with God

More examples

  • A howl crossed the valley.
  • The dogs howled all night.
  • Wind is howling around the house.

Forms

howl · howls · howled · howling

Similar words

wail
A prolonged mournful cry, often human.
yelp
A short sharp cry.