"howlback" meaning in All languages combined

See howlback on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: Blend of howl + feedback Etymology templates: {{blend|en|howl|feedback}} Blend of howl + feedback Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} howlback (uncountable)
  1. A high-pitched squeal produced by feedback when a microphone is too close to its connected speakers. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: feedback, howlround
    Sense id: en-howlback-en-noun-eSQuRdlS Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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