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    wail
    /weɪl/

    noun

    • 1. a prolonged high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger: "Christopher let out a wail"

    verb

    • 1. utter a wail: "Tina ran off wailing"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWAIL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    WAIL definition: 1. to make a long, high cry, usually because of pain or sadness: 2. to complain loudly or…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › wailWail Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word wail, which can be a verb or a noun. Wail can mean to express sorrow audibly, to make a sound like a mournful cry, or to complain plaintively.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › wailWAIL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Wail definition: to utter a prolonged, inarticulate, mournful cry, usually high-pitched or clear-sounding, as in grief or suffering. See examples of WAIL used in a sentence.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWAIL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Wail means to make long, loud, high-pitched cries of sorrow or pain, or to say something in a loud, high-pitched voice that shows unhappiness or distress. It can also be a noun for a wailing cry or sound. See more details, synonyms, and examples of wail.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › wailWail - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    To wail is to let loose a long loud cry. If you're feeling truly miserable, take a deep breath and wail as loudly as possible. When it comes to expressing unhappiness, wailing lies at the extreme end of the spectrum.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › wailWail - definition of wail by The Free Dictionary

    Wail means to cry loudly or make a long, high-pitched sound, often in grief or sorrow. It can also be a noun for a cry or a sound. See synonyms, usage, and origin of wail.

  9. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › wailwail - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 15, 2024 · wail (third-person singular simple present wails, present participle wailing, simple past and past participle wailed) (intransitive) To cry out, as in sorrow or anguish. (intransitive) To weep, lament persistently or bitterly. (intransitive) To make a noise like mourning or crying.