Also means
scream, yell
Usage Note
Hurler describes both the howling of animals (wolves, dogs) and loud human yelling or screaming. Hurler de douleur means 'to scream in pain'. The noun hurlement (m) means 'howl' or 'scream'. It is a regular -er verb.
Examples
"Le loup hurlait à la lune cette nuit."
Natural Translation
The wolf was howling at the moon that night.
Literal Translation
The wolf was-howling to the moon this night

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