cat·er·waul (k t  r-wôl )intr.v. cat·er·wauled, cat·er·waul·ing, cat·er·wauls 1. To cry or screech like a cat in heat. 2. To make a shrill, discordant sound. 3. To have a noisy argument. n. A shrill, discordant sound. [Middle English *caterwawlen : *cater, tomcat; akin to Low German kater + wawlen, wrawlen, to yowl (ultimately of imitative origin).] |
caterwaul
Verb
to make a yowling noise like a cat
Noun
such a noise [imitative]
caterwaul - the yowling sound made by a cat in heat
caterwaul - utter shrieks, as of cats How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
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