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Yowl Definition & Meaning

yowl
noun
  1. a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal); "his bellow filled the hallway"
verb
  1. cry loudly, as of animals; "The coyotes were howling in the desert"
  2. utter shrieks, as of cats

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Frequently asked questions

What does yowl mean?
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal); "his bellow filled the hallway" cry loudly, as of animals; "The coyotes were howling in the desert" utter shrieks, as of cats
What part of speech is yowl?
Yowl is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does yowl have?
Yowl has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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