noun

"Wail" as a noun means a cry or expression of sorrow, pain, or grief. It can refer to a loud, prolonged cry of anguish, mourning, or distress.

verb

"Wail" is a verb that is used to express sadness, pain, dissatisfaction, or other intense emotions. Specifically, it means to cry out loudly, as if in pain or distress, or to mourn or grieve in a loud and mournful manner.

Example

noun

1. The eerie wail of the wind through the abandoned house gave me chills.
2. The mother's heart-wrenching wail upon hearing the news of her son's death could be heard throughout the hospital.
3. The wail of the ambulance siren outside signaled that there was an emergency.

verb

1. The mourners wailed and wept at the funeral of their beloved friend.
2. The baby wailed loudly all night because of teething pain.
3. When the news of the tragedy reached the town, people began to wail in grief.