English Explanatory Dictionary

wailing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A loud drawn out scream or howl.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of wail

Pronunciation

/ˈweɪlɪŋ/ en-us-wailing.ogg

Word forms

wailing wailings

Etymology

From wail + -ing.

Derived words

weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth
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