Meaning of the word wail in English

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wail

US /weɪl/
UK /weɪl/

Verb

1.

to make a long, high cry, usually because of pain or sadness:

Example:
The women gathered around the coffin and began to wail, as was the custom in the region.

Noun

1.

a long, high, loud cry, especially because of something unpleasant:

Example:
a wail of anguish
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