Definition of "wail"
- noun
A prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish.
Any similar sound as of lamentation; a howl.
- verb
To cry out, as in sorrow or anguish.
To weep, lament persistently or bitterly.
To make a noise like mourning or crying.
(music) To perform, express emotion in an exceptionally exciting way.
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