1. cried loudly in a high-pitched voice, especially from pain, grief, or distress
Usage: past tense of ‘wail’
2. made a prolonged high-pitched sound
Usage: used of sirens, wind, or other non-human sounds

Examples

• The baby wailed all night long.
• She wailed in grief when she heard the news.
• The sirens wailed as the ambulance raced through the streets.
• The wind wailed through the trees during the storm.
• He wailed about losing his favorite toy.
• The mourners wailed at the funeral.
• The cat wailed outside the door to be let in.