"howlround" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: howl + round. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|howl|round}} howl + round Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} howlround (uncountable)
  1. (electronics) A high-pitched squeal produced by feedback when a microphone is too close to its connected speakers. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Electronics, Sounds Synonyms: howlback, feedback

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