To cry as a dog or wolf; to utter a particular kind of loud, protracted and mournful sound. We say, the dog howls; the wolf howls. Hence,

To utter a loud, mournful sound, expressive of distress; to wail. Howl lye, for the day of the Lord is at hand. Isaiah 13:6. Ye rich men, weep and howl. James 5:7.

To roar; as a tempest.

To utter or speak with outcry. Go--howl it out in deserts.

The cry of a dog or wolf, or other like sound.

The cry of a human being in horror or anguish.