verb
- to shout or call out loudly, especially to attract attention or drive animals
Usage: often used in hunting contexts
noun
- a loud shout or cry, especially one used to attract attention or drive animals
Usage: often used in hunting contexts
Examples
- The hunter halloas to signal the start of the chase.
- She halloas across the field to call her dogs back.
- A loud halloo echoed through the woods.
- The riders gave a halloo as they rode past.
- He halloas whenever he needs to get someone's attention from a distance.
- The halloo of the hunt master could be heard for miles.