Read the dictionary definition of howl. All definitions for this word.
1. a long loud emotional utterance
1. he gave a howl of pain
2. howls of laughter
3. their howling had no effect
2. a loud sustained noise resembling the cry of a hound
1. the howl of the wind made him restless
3. the long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf
4. laugh unrestrainedly and heartily
5. make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
1. The wind was howling in the trees
2. The water roared down the chute
6. emit long loud cries
1. wail in self-pity
2. howl with sorrow
7. cry loudly, as of animals
1. The coyotes were howling in the desert