English noun: halloo | |||
1. | halloo (communication) a shout to attract attention | ||
Samples | He gave a great halloo but no one heard him. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | call, cry, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell | ||
English verb: halloo | |||
1. | halloo (contact) urge on with shouts | ||
Samples | Halloo the dogs in a hunt. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | egg on, incite, prod | ||
2. | halloo (communication) shout `halloo', as when greeting someone or attracting attention | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s something to somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall, yell | ||