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caterwauling

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb caterwaul has 1 sense
  1. yowl, caterwaul - utter shrieks, as of cats
    --1 is one way to shriek, shrill, pipe up, pipe
    Derived form: noun caterwaul1
    Sample sentence:
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Definitions from the Web

Caterwauling

Noun

1. A loud and harsh cry or noise, often made by cats.

Sample Sentence: Our peaceful evening was interrupted by the caterwauling of the neighborhood cats.

Verb (Intransitive)

1. To make a loud and discordant sound, resembling the noise made by cats.

Sample Sentence: The sirens caterwauling in the distance signaled the arrival of the firetrucks.

Verb (Transitive)

1. To express one's opinions or complaints loudly and angrily.

Sample Sentence: The protestors caterwauled their dissatisfaction with the government's decision.

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