verbπShareTo cry out, as in sorrow or anguish."The child wailed loudly when his ice cream fell on the ground. "emotionsufferingsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo weep, lament persistently or bitterly."The little boy wailed when his ice cream fell on the ground. "emotionsoundsufferingactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a noise like mourning or crying."The wind wailed and the rain streamed down."soundemotionsufferinghumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lament; to bewail; to grieve over."The little boy wailed when his ice cream fell on the ground. "emotionsoundsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo perform with great liveliness and force."The band wailed on their instruments during the concert, filling the stadium with powerful music. "musicentertainmentsoundemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike the skin in such a way as to produce a wale or welt."The bully wailed the other boy across the back with a thin tree branch, leaving red welts. "bodyactionsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give a surface a texture of wales or welts."The old machine wailed the fabric with deep ridges, creating a corduroy texture. "materialappearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo choose, select."Incorrect Usage: "The baby wailed loudly when he was hungry." (This uses "wailed" in the sense of crying loudly.) Correct Usage: "For the team project, Sarah wailed to do the research, as she enjoyed learning new things." "soundsensationemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading