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caterwaul

 

[ หˆkรฆtษ™rหŒwษ”l ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

making noise

To caterwaul means to make a loud, shrill, and often unpleasant noise, resembling the cries of a cat. This term is often used to describe the piercing or wailing sounds of cats, especially during mating season. It can also refer to any similar loud and discordant noise made by other animals or humans. The term suggests a sense of distress or discomfort in the sound being made.

Synonyms

howl, scream, wail, yowl

Examples of usage

  • The cats caterwauled all night, keeping everyone awake.
  • During the argument, they caterwaul at each other loudly.
  • The wind created a caterwauling sound through the trees.

Translations

Translations of the word "caterwaul" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gritar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคฒเฅเคฒเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช jaulen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengerang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ณดใ (ใชใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gรฉmir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aullar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uluma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šธ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุตุฑุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vydรกvat zvuky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vydรกvaลฅ zvuky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅšŽๅซ (hรกojiร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mijati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถrfandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะบั–ั€ะปะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒฎแƒ•แƒ (marxva)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ulama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aullar

Etymology

The word 'caterwaul' has its origins in the late 16th century and is a combination of the word 'cater', which may come from the Middle English word 'cater', meaning to make a noise or cry out, and 'waul', a variation of 'wail'. The term initially described the vocalizations of cats, reflecting their distinctive and loud cries, particularly during mating. Over time, 'caterwaul' evolved to encompass any loud, discordant, or shrill noise made by both humans and animals. The vivid imagery of the term reflects its roots, linking it to the world of felines and their often raucous interactions. Its usage has expanded into a more general sense of loud complaints or outbursts in social or emotional contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,149, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.