howl
Translation
to howl, to wail, to roar
Examples
The wolf howled at the moon.
The wolf howled at the moon.
The wind howled all night long.
The wind howled all night long.
He howled in pain after the fall.
He howled in pain after the fall.
Grammar Patterns
((at sb./sth.)) to make a long, loud crying sound The wolf howled at the moon.
((with sth.)) to cry out loudly with a feeling He howled with laughter.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wail, cry, roar, bellow
Etymology
From Old English 'hūlian', which is of imitative origin.
Memory Tips
Imagine an owl asking 'How?' but loudly: 'HOW-l?'.