definition of
[wail]

[1] #1 wail v. [howl, ululate, roar, yawl, yaup] emit long loud cries; "wail in self-pity"; "howl with sorrow". wn

[2] #2 wail n. [lament, lamentation, plaint] a cry of sorrow and grief; "their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward". wn

[3] #3 wail v. [whimper, mewl, pule] cry weakly or softly; "she wailed with pain". wn