Lexic.us

Definition of Wail

1. Noun. A cry of sorrow and grief. "Their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward"

2. Verb. Emit long loud cries. "The meadows wail with animals "; "Howl with sorrow"

3. Verb. Cry weakly or softly. "She wailed with pain"

Definition of Wail

1. v. t. To choose; to select.

2. v. t. To lament; to bewail; to grieve over; as, to wail one's death.

3. v. i. To express sorrow audibly; to make mournful outcry; to weep.

4. n. Loud weeping; violent lamentation; wailing.

5. v. t. To choose; to select.

6. v. t. To lament; to bewail; to grieve over; as, to wail one's death.

7. v. i. To express sorrow audibly; to make mournful outcry; to weep.

8. n. Loud weeping; violent lamentation; wailing.

Definition of Wail

1. to utter a long, mournful cry [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Wail

Wahunsonacock Wahvey wai waid waide waif waifed waifing waifish waiflike

waifs waift waifts waikavirus Waikiki wail (current term) wailed wailer waileress wailers

wailful wailfully wailing wailingly wailings Wailing Wall wails wailsome wain wain

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