Looking for the meaning of the word CATERWAUL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CATERWAUL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Caterwaul
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: from cat + imitative waul
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkatəwɔːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
make a shrill howling or wailing noise like that of a cat
Short Definition:make shrill howling or wailing noise
Examples:- he seems to think that singing soulfully is to whine and caterwaul tunelessly
- the caterwauling of a pair of bobcats
- a caterwauling guitar
Word: Caterwaul
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkatəwɔːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a shrill howling or wailing noise
Short Definition:shrill howling or wailing noise
Examples:- the song ended in a caterwaul of feedback
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