Plural of howl
regular plural
The plural of howl is howls.
Forms of howl
| Singular | howl /ˈhaʊ̯l/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | howls /haʊlz/ |
| Countable | countable |
Howls in a sentence
- He squats and rubs the inside of his thigh and howls and wails ecstatically.2011, Jay Dobbin, Francis X. Hezel, Summoning the Powers Beyond: Traditional Religions in Micronesia, University of Hawaii Press, →ISBN…. From the entry incantor
- Suddenly, from the crumpled body erupted a loud moan followed by childlike howls of “Grandmumma!2004, Anthony C. Winkler, The Annihilation of Fish and Other Stories, Macmillan Caribbean, →ISBN, page 132. From the entry grandmumma
- However, the immediate howls of outrage from the industry were in many cases less than good-natured.1964 August, “Dr. B lights a pre-election fuse”, in Modern Railways, page 76. From the entry good-natured
- He howls out from under his wolfcloak as he comes.2014, Pierce Brown, Red Rising, London: Hodder & Stoughton, →ISBN, page 206. From the entry wolfcloak
- The yells and yammering, croaking, jibbering and jabbering; howls, growls and curses; shrieking and skriking, that followed were beyond description.1937, J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit. From the entry skrike
Meaning of howl
- noun The protracted, mournful cry of a dog, wolf or other canid; also of other animals.
- noun Any similar sound.
- noun A prolonged cry of distress or anguish; a wail.
Questions about the plural of howl
- What is the plural of howl?
- The plural of howl is howls.
- Is howl countable?
- Howl is a countable noun.
Source and license
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