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вой — meaning in English

voy

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English meaning

  • howl noun The long, mournful cry of a wolf, dog, or similar animal.
  • ululation noun The act of ululating; a long, loud, wavering cry or howl.
  • wail verb To cry out loudly in grief, pain, or sorrow.
  • whine verb To complain in an annoying, high-pitched or self-pitying way.
  • yowl noun A prolonged, loud cry, like the sound of an animal; a wail; a howl.

Senses

вой is used for these senses in English:

  • howl The protracted, mournful cry of a dog, wolf or other canid; also of other animals.
  • ululation The act of ululating; a long, loud, wavering cry or howl.
  • wail A sound made by emergency vehicle sirens, contrasted with "yelp" which is higher-pitched and faster.
  • whine A long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound.
  • yowl A prolonged, loud cry, like the sound of an animal; a wail; a howl.

howl — full definition

  1. noun The long, mournful cry of a wolf, dog, or similar animal.
  2. noun A loud cry of pain, distress, or laughter from a person.
  3. verb To make a long, loud, mournful cry, as a wolf or dog does.
  4. verb To cry out loudly in pain, anger, or laughter.

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