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wail

To wail means to cry to express intense sadness. (verb)

An example of to wail is to sob loudly at a funeral.

To wail is slang and means to play very well on an instrument. (verb)

An example of to wail is to play an amazing piano solo in a jazz performance.

A wail is a long cry. (noun)

An example of a wail is a cry by a very upset baby.

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