Wail
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British pronunciation/wˈe‍ɪl/
American pronunciation/ˈweɪɫ/

Definition & Meaning of "wail"

to wail
01

to cry out loudly and mournfully, often expressing grief, pain, or intense sorrow

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The woman wailed in despair upon hearing the tragic news of her brother's accident.
The child wailed in pain after falling and scraping her knee.
02

to produce a long, high-pitched sound

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The sirens wailed in the distance as the emergency vehicles rushed by.
He could hear the wind wail through the trees during the storm.
Wail
01

a cry of sorrow and grief

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