hyl — meaning in English

English meaning

• howl noun The long, mournful cry of a wolf, dog, or similar animal.
• wail verb To cry out loudly in grief, pain, or sorrow.
• yelp noun A short, sharp, high-pitched cry.

Senses

hyl is used for these senses in English:

• howl The protracted, mournful cry of a dog, wolf or other canid; also of other animals.
• wail A prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish. [from 15th c.]
• yelp An abrupt, high-pitched noise or utterance.

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.

wail — full definition

1. verb To cry out loudly in grief, pain, or sorrow.
2. noun A long, high-pitched cry of grief or distress.

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