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Caterwaul

ˈkatəwɔːl

Caterwaul definitions

verb

Inflections:

caterwaul caterwauled caterwauling caterwauls

make a shrill howling or wailing noise like that of a cat

"he seems to think that singing soulfully is to whine and caterwaul tunelessly"

Synonyms:
howl howling wail wailing screech screeching shriek shrieking scream screaming bawl bawling cry crying yell yelling yelp yelping yowl yowling squall squalling whine whining ululating howl wail bawl cry yell scream screech yelp yowl squall whine

noun

Inflections:

caterwaul caterwauls

a shrill howling or wailing noise

"the song ended in a caterwaul of feedback"

Synonyms:
yell cry call roar howl bellow bawl clamour bay cheer yawp yelp wail squawk shriek scream screech squeal squall caterwaul whoop