yell-n; 3 Senses

Sense Number 1: a shout! by an individual, as a command, warning, insult

Commentary: YELL[+event][+speech_act][+shout][+individual]

Examples:
A yell to be careful from a pedestrian caught John's attention.
The speaker was drowned out by yells from the protesters.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: a sudden emotional vocalization

Commentary: YELL[+event][+vocalization][+emotional][+sudden]

Examples:
Mary gave a yell of pain when her hand touched the hot skillet.
The woman's yells of childbirth could be heard down the hall.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 3: an organized group cheer

Commentary: YELL[+event][+speech_act][+cheer][+group][+organized]

Examples:
The soldiers gave the rebel yell as they stormed the hill in battle.
The cheerleaders lead the crowd in the yells for the home team.

Mappings:
WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 1a