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Caterwaul Definition & Meaning

caterwaul
noun
  1. the yowling sound made by a cat in heat
verb
  1. utter shrieks, as of cats

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Frequently asked questions

What does caterwaul mean?
the yowling sound made by a cat in heat utter shrieks, as of cats
What part of speech is caterwaul?
Caterwaul is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does caterwaul have?
Caterwaul has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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