caterwaul
caterwaul
Definition
cat·er·waul (kat′ər wôl′)
intransitive verb
to make a shrill, howling sound like that of a cat at rutting time; screech; wail
Etymology: ME caterwrawen, caterwawen < cater (prob. < MDu kater, tomcat) + v. wrawlen, wawlen; prob. echoic
noun
such a sound
caterwaul
Synonyms
caterwaul
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- cat: A noisy jangle, a discordant din; like the caterwauling of cats at night.
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