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caterwaul

/kætərˈwɔːl/ verb · British & US
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What does caterwaul mean?

verb

To make a loud, harsh, and unpleasant sound, especially like a cat in heat. To produce a loud, harsh, and unpleasant noise, often in a mocking or imitative way.

Example

"The cat's caterwauling echoed through the neighborhood, disturbing the peace."

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