wailing
Translation
wailing, crying, howling
Examples
We could hear the wailing of the wind.
We could hear the wailing of the wind.
The wailing of the sirens filled the night.
The wailing of the sirens filled the night.
Grammar Patterns
the ((wailing)) of (sb./sth.) a long, loud, high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger We heard the wailing of a small child.
Similar Words
Synonyms: crying, howling, moaning
Etymology
From the verb 'to wail', which comes from Old Norse 'væla', meaning 'to lament'.
Memory Tips
Imagine the long, sad sound a 'whale' makes. It sounds like it's 'wailing'.