啸
whistle; animal's long cry; sharp howl
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
to whistle; make a clear long sound by cupping mouth
literaryCommonly used in literary or descriptive contexts to describe intentional long sharp sounds made by humans.
Standing on the mountain peak, he let out a long whistle, his voice carrying far away.
The cowherd sat on the back of his ox, occasionally whistling a long tune.
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The sailors let out long whistles on the deck to celebrate the smooth voyage.
He likes to whistle long into the river while jogging in the morning to relax.
Ancient people often climbed high and whistled long to express their feelings.
verb
animal's long, loud cry
neutralUsed to describe the characteristic long, resonant calls of animals like tigers and birds.
The tigers in the deep mountain roared loudly at dusk.
Clear bird calls came from the forest in the early morning.
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The wolf in the zoo howled at the moon.
The apes in the jungle occasionally made long, resonant calls.
The cry of the Tibetan antelope cut through the silence of the plateau.
verb
make sharp, high-pitched sound
neutralCan describe natural phenomena or man-made objects emitting high, sharp long sounds.
The cold wind howled as it passed through the canyon.
The jet plane screamed as it flew over the city.
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The bullet whistled sharply past my ear.
The fierce wind howled past the roof and woke the sleeping child.
The steam train's whistle let out a long, sharp sound.