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howler

/ˈhaʊlə/

/ˈhaʊlər/

Translations

howlernoun

howlers

/ˈhaʊlə/

/ˈhaʊlər/

The howler monkey is known for its loud calls.

Обезьяна-ревун известна своими громкими криками.

He made a howler in his speech that everyone noticed.

Он допустил ляп в своей речи, который все заметили.

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Synonyms

howleradjective

more howler

Comp.

most howler

Super.

/ˈhaʊ.lə/

/ˈhaʊ.lɚ/

Used attributively, especially in phrases like "howler monkey" or "howler calls".

howlernoun

A type of monkey known for its loud howling calls, native to Central and South American forests.

The howler monkey's calls can be heard from several miles away in the dense jungle.

A glaring mistake or blunder, especially one that is embarrassing.

The newspaper's front-page headline contained a howler that was quickly corrected in the next edition.

A person or animal that howls; one given to loud, mournful cries.

The lone wolf was a persistent howler throughout the night.

howleradjective

Attributive: relating to, characteristic of, or produced by a howler monkey.

Researchers recorded several howler calls at dawn.