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howl

2 noun
     
howl2 [countable]
1 a long loud sound made by a dog, wolf, or other animal [↪ bark]
2 a loud cry or shout showing pain, anger, happiness
howl of
He let out a howl of anguish.
There were howls of protest.
This suggestion was greeted with howls of laughter.
3 a loud high sound made by the wind blowing
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