Definition of "wail"
noun:
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A prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish.
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Any similar sound as of lamentation; a howl.
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verb:
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To cry out, as in sorrow or anguish.
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To weep, lament persistently or bitterly.
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To make a noise like mourning or crying.
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(music) To perform, express emotion in an exceptionally exciting way.
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