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Nov 27, 2009
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howl



Pronunciation: (houl), [key]
—v.i.
1. to utter a loud, prolonged, mournful cry, as that of a dog or wolf.
2. to utter a similar cry in distress, pain, rage, etc.; wail.
3. to make a sound like an animal howling: The wind howls through the trees.
4. Informal.to go on a spree; enjoy oneself without restraint.

—v.t.
1. to utter with howls: to howl the bad news.
2. to drive or force by howls (often fol. by down): to howl down the opposition.

—n.
1. the cry of a dog, wolf, etc.
2. a cry or wail, as of pain, rage, or protest.
3. a sound like wailing: the howl of the wind.
4. a loud, scornful laugh or yell.
5. something that causes a laugh or a scornful yell, as a joke or funny or embarrassing situation.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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