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1. (v.i.) caterwaul
to utter long wailing cries, as cats in rutting time.
2. caterwaul
to utter a similar sound; howl or screech.
3. caterwaul
to quarrel like cats.
4. (n.) caterwaul
the cry of a cat in rutting time.
5. caterwaul
any similar sound.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME cater(wawen) (cater tomcat (< MD) +wawen to howl, OE wāwan to blow, said of the wind) +waul, var. of wail)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) caterwaul
the yowling sound made by a cat in heat
2. (verb) yowl, caterwaul
utter shrieks, as of cats
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) caterwaul
a caterwauling
2. (verb) caterwaul
to cry as cats in rutting time; to make a harsh, offensive noise
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