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HOWLS

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Howls.

Howls - as a noun

A long loud emotional utterance

Example: "He gave a howl of pain"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
howling14ululation9

The long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf

A loud sustained noise resembling the cry of a hound

Example: "The howl of the wind made him restless"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
noise5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Howls - as a verb

Emit long loud cries

Example: "Wail in self-pity"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
roar4ululate7wail7yaup9yawl10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
call6cry8holler9hollo8scream10shout8squall15yell7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cry loudly, as of animals

Example: "The coyotes were howling in the desert"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wrawl11yammer13yowl10

Make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

Example: "The wind was howling in the trees"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
roar4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
make noisenoise5resound8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Laugh unrestrainedly and heartily

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
roar4

Example Sentences

"The wolf howls at the moon every night."
"The wind howls through the trees during a storm."
"She howls in pain after stubbing her toe."
"The dog howls whenever it hears a siren."
"The child howls with laughter at the funny movie."
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Word Game Points

Is HOWLS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, howls is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HOWLS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is HOWLS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, howls is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HOWLS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is HOWLS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, howls is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HOWLS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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