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A prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish. / Any similar sound as of lamentation; a howl.

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wail

Source Word

wail

IPA(Pronunciation)

/weɪl/

Noun

Japanese Meaning

長く続く高音の泣き声、特に悲嘆や苦悩に起因するもの / 嘆きに似た音、または嗚咽のように聞こえる鳴き声

A sudden wail echoed through the empty hospital corridor.

人気のない病院の廊下に、突然慟哭が響いた。

Sense（1）

A prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish.

She let out a loud, doleful wail.

Sense（2）

Any similar sound as of lamentation; a howl.

The wail of snow-dark winter winds.

Sense（3）

A sound made by emergency vehicle sirens, contrasted with "yelp" which is higher-pitched and faster.

wails

（ plural ）