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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. Sep 18, 2024 · Understanding the differences between 'whale,' 'wail,' and 'wale' is essential to avoid confusion and ensure accurate communication. Let's explore the distinctions: Whale: Describes a large marine mammal that lives in the ocean. For example, "We saw a magnificent whale breaching in the distance."

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    Sep 26, 2024 · Whales are a widely distributed and diverse group of fully aquatic placental marine mammals. As an informal and colloquial grouping, they correspond to large members of the infraorder Cetacea, i.e. all cetaceans apart from dolphins and porpoises. Dolphins and porpoises may be considered whales from a formal, cladistic perspective.

  4. Apr 9, 2024 · Wailing is a loud, prolonged sound of grief or pain, often public and intense; crying involves shedding tears, typically reflecting a broader range of emotions.

  5. Feb 29, 2024 · Loons utilize a complex repertoire of vocalizations to communicate with other loons and defend their territory. There are four major types of vocalizations, or “calls”, used by the common loon: the wail, the yodel, the tremulant, and the hoot.

  6. Sep 11, 2024 · It is a shrill and often loud vocalization made by a cat. Some cats sound like they are crying out in pain and most people find this vocalization very unpleasant. When the noise is repeated over and over again in a short period of time, it is referred to as caterwauling.

  7. Mar 29, 2024 · ADVERTISEMENT. Key Differences. Crying is a natural response to a range of emotions, from sadness and grief to joy and relief. It involves the shedding of tears from the lacrimal apparatus, without any significant vocalization. Whereas wailing is characterized by loud, prolonged vocalizations, signifying intense emotion or pain.

  8. Oct 2, 2023 · to utter sorrowful or complaining cries. jammeren. The toddler is wailing over its broken toy. wail. noun. a long cry. weeklacht , gehuil. wails of grief. I heard the wail of a police siren. (Translation of wail from the PASSWORD English–Dutch Dictionary © 2022 K Dictionaries Ltd) Examples of wail. wail.

  9. May 16, 2024 · a whale of a time noun phrase. informal. : a great time. We had a whale of a time at the party. Examples of a whale of a time in a Sentence. Recent Examples on the Web Two sailors had a whale of a time over the weekend—but only in the technical sense.

  10. Feb 23, 2024 · The Wail. The wail is often considered the classic loon call. It is a long, drawn-out, mournful cry that often rises and falls in pitch. Of the four common loon vocalizations, the wail carries the farthest and is one of the defining sounds of wilderness lakes in summer.

  11. Oct 29, 2023 · The Western Wall, also known as the Wailing Wall or the Kotel, is an iconic and sacred site located in the heart of Jerusalem, Israel. Its historical significance as part of the ancient Second Temple’s retaining wall, combined with its status as the holiest site in Judaism, draws visitors and worshippers from all over the world.