Meaning Of The Word Wail

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What's The Definition Of Wail?

wail
verb: If someone wails, they make long, loud, high-pitched cries which express sorrow or pain.

wail in American English
to express grief or pain by long, loud cries
intransitive verb: to utter a prolonged, inarticulate, mournful cry, usually high-pitched or clear-sounding, as in grief or suffering
noun: the act of wailing
transitive verb: to express deep sorrow for; mourn; lament; bewail

wail in British English
noun: a prolonged high-pitched mournful cry or sound
verb: to utter a prolonged high-pitched cry, as of grief or misery

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