howl
/ˈhaʊ̯l/ noun B2- The protracted, mournful cry of a dog, wolf or other canid; also of other animals.
- Any similar sound. · The howl of the wind
- A prolonged cry of distress or anguish; a wail.
Plural howls
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The Innkeeper said, “Why do you howl so fearfully?” “I will tell you,” said the Thief, “but first let me ask you to hold my clothes, or I shall tear them to pieces.
The Thief laid hold of his coat and entreated him to stop, saying, “Pray wait, sir, and hold my clothes, or I shall tear them to pieces in my fury, when I turn into a wolf.” At the same moment he yawned the third time and set up a terrible howl.
Then there was a howl--an untigerish howl--from Shere Khan.
Then there were wicked, bitter howls from the young wolves: “Akela!
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