howl
noun/haʊl/
Frequency rank: #10,849 most common English word
Meaning
a long, loud cry made by a dog, wolf, or person expressing pain, sadness, or strong emotion.
Example sentence
The wolf let out howl that echoed across the frozen valley.
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