Weather And Natural Disasters Vocabulary

noun a loud, wailing cry or sound

• The howler monkey is known for its loud vocalizations in the rainforest.
• I heard a howler outside my window last night and it scared me!
• That movie was a real howler, I couldn't stop laughing.
• The boss's email was a real howler, everyone in the office was talking about it.

noun a pitched ball not swung at, counted as a ball in baseball

verb cause (someone) to have a particular impression

• The workers went on strike to demand better working conditions.
• The employees decided to go on strike because they were unhappy with their pay.
• The team captain was on fire during the game, every shot was a strike!
• The artist's new painting really struck a chord with the audience.