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

“She let out a loud, doleful wail.”

Any similar sound as of lamentation; a howl.

“A bird's wail in the night.”

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

To cry out, as in sorrow or anguish.

To weep, lament persistently or bitterly.

To make a noise like mourning or crying.

“The wind wailed and the rain streamed down.”