Wiktionary
CATERWAUL, verb. (intransitive) To cry as cats in heat; to make a harsh, offensive noise.
CATERWAUL, verb. (intransitive) To have a noisy argument, like cats.
CATERWAUL, noun. A yowling.
CATERWAUL, noun. A noisy quarrel.
Dictionary definition
CATERWAUL, noun. The yowling sound made by a cat in heat.
CATERWAUL, verb. Utter shrieks, as of cats.
Wise words
If you wish to know the mind of a man, listen to his words.