holloos
/həˈluz/
interjection
- A shout used to attract attention or to encourage hounds in hunting.
- The hunter let out a loud 'holloos!' to signal the dogs.
- He cried 'holloos!' as the pack of hounds picked up the scent.
- Holloos! Can anyone hear me in this forest?
noun
- A loud shout or cry, especially one used in hunting or to call attention.
- We heard a holloos from across the field and knew the hunt had begun.
- A distant holloos echoed through the valley.
- The rider gave a sharp holloos to gather the dogs.
Antonyms
verb
- To shout or cry out, especially to attract attention or urge on hounds.
- He holloos loudly whenever the fox breaks cover.
- She holloos from the hilltop to let the others know where she is.
- The trainer holloos to the dogs to keep them on the trail.