What does HOWLS mean?

Howls 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: a long, loud, doleful cry uttered by an animal such as a wolf or dog.
• Verb: to utter a howl; to cry loudly and mournfully.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /haʊlz/
• UK: /haʊlz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "howls" originated from Middle English "hulen" which means "to howl". It has been in use since the 14th century. Howls are often associated with wolves and dogs, but can also be made by other animals such as coyotes and foxes. As a verb, "howls" is often used to describe the sound made by an animal or a person crying out loudly and mournfully.

5. Synonyms:

• Noun: cry, wail, yowl
• Verb: wail, cry, shriek

6. Related Words:

• howdy
• howes
• howff
• howbe
• howks

7. Example Sentences:

• The wolf let out a long, mournful howl that echoed through the forest.
• The dog howled at the full moon.
• The child howled in pain after falling off the swing.
• The wind howled through the trees, making an eerie sound.
• The audience howled with laughter at the comedians jokes.