The correct answer is [C] To howl; to make the screaming sound of cats in heat; to make the sound of a cat wailing or screaming. Also, to quarrel like cats.

Caterwaul comes from Old English wawan (to blow or wail like the wind).

Examples of use:

• "Stop that caterwauling!" he shouted.
• She caterwauled on stage in a comedic imitation of a cat.