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caterwaul in English
- caterwaul⇄caterwaul, verb, noun.
- caterwaul⇄noun 1. the characteristic cry of a rutting cat.
2. (Figurative.) any sound, such as music or singing, likened to this; screech.
Ex. The lovely caterwaul, Tart solo, sour duet, and general squall,--These are our hymn (Oliver Wendell Holmes). - caterwaul⇄v.i. 1. (of cats) to utter long-drawn, wailing cries, especially in the night; give their characteristic cry at rutting time.
Ex. Dread midnight come, the cats 'gan caterwaul (Jeremy Taylor).
2. (Figurative.)
a. to howl like a cat; sc