Word: Wail
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old Norse; related to woe
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
weɪl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a prolonged high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger
Short Definition:prolonged high-pitched cry of pain or anger
Examples:- Christopher let out a wail
Word: Wail
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
weɪl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
utter a wail
Short Definition:utter wail
Examples:- Tina ran off wailing
- ‘But why?’ she wailed
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