Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
waul
verb
/wɔːl/
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Definition
To make a mournful cry or sound, often associated with the calling of a goat or the wailing of a person.
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Examples
- The baby began to waul loudly when it was hungry.
- As the storm approached, the wind started to waul through the trees.
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Meaning
The term ‘waul’ typically refers to a high-pitched or distressed sound, similar to a cry or howl made by animals or humans in distress.
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Synonyms
- cry
- wail
- howl
- moan