The act of producing howls.
The howling of wolves is haunting at night.
To utter a loud, protracted, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do.
To utter a sound expressive of pain or distress; to cry aloud and mournfully; to lament; to wail.
To make a noise resembling the cry of a wild beast.
To utter with outcry.
to howl derision
Used as an intensifier
a howling success