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caterwauled

 

[ หˆkรฆtษ™rหŒwษ”หld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

animal sound

Caterwauled refers to the loud, mournful cry or howl made by a cat or a similar animal. This term often describes a distinct and piercing noise that can be quite unsettling, especially during the night. It can also imply a sense of distress or discomfort, often related to mating calls or territorial disputes among cats. In a broader sense, it can describe any loud or raucous noise made by people or animals.

Synonyms

howled, screeched, yowled

Examples of usage

  • The cats caterwauled throughout the night.
  • Their argument escalated as they caterwauled at each other.
  • She could hear the tomcat caterwauling outside her window.

Translations

Translations of the word "caterwauled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gritou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคฒเฅเคฒเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geschrien

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berteriak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ณดใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hurler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gritar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baฤŸฤฑrmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šธ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุตุฑุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kล™iฤet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kriฤaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ–ๅซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vpitje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถskra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hayqฤฑrmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gritar

Etymology

The word 'caterwaul' originates from the late 15th century, possibly combining 'cater' (to cry out) and 'waul' (to wail), both of which are onomatopoeic in nature, mimicking the sounds made by cats. The earliest use of the term describes the wailing sounds made by domestic cats, particularly during mating season. The term gradually evolved to encompass both the sounds made by felines and any loud, raucous noise similar to that, leading to its broader usage in contemporary English. The word can also connote a sense of agitation, signifying not just sound but disorderly behavior related to such vocalizations. Over time, this term has made its way into various dialects and has been featured in various literary works to convey a sense of chaos or unease.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,161, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.