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Holloa

Definition:

Holloa is an interjection used to express excitement, surprise, or to call attention.

Sense 1 - Verb:

To holloa (verb) means to shout loudly in order to attract attention or indicate one's presence.

Example sentence:

He holloaed for help when he got lost in the dense forest.

Sense 2 - Noun:

In some regions, holloa (noun) refers to a shout or cry used for getting someone's attention.

Example sentence:

The holloa from the crowd made the performer pause for a moment.

Sense 3 - Noun:

In fox hunting, holloa (noun) is a hunter's cry when pursuing a fox, often used to communicate specific information to other hunters.

Example sentence:

The experienced huntsman let out a holloa to inform the rest of the group about the fox's escape route.