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caterwaul

cat·er·waul [ káttər wàwl ]


intransitive verb  (past and past participle cat·er·wauled, present participle cat·er·waul·ing, 3rd person present singular cat·er·wauls)
Definition:
 
1. yowl: to make a loud howling noise

2. make loud harsh noise: to make a loud noise that offends the ears
a street musician caterwauling in the background while we tried to talk



noun  (plural cat·er·wauls)
Definition:
 
yowl: a loud howl or cry

[14th century. Origin ?]
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