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Wail
weɪl
Wail definitions
noun
wail
wails
- a prolonged high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger
"Christopher let out a wail"
- a prolonged high-pitched sound
"the wail of an air-raid siren"
verb
wail
wailed
wailing
wails
- utter a wail
"Tina ran off wailing"
howl weep cry sob moan groan keen lament yowl blubber snivel whimper whine squall bawl shriek scream yelp caterwaul waul- make a prolonged high-pitched sound
"the wind wailed and buffeted the timber structure"
- manifest or feel deep sorrow for; lament
"she wailed her wretched life"