A prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish.

Any similar sound as of lamentation; a howl.

A sound made by emergency vehicle sirens, contrasted with "yelp" which is higher-pitched and faster.

(intransitive) To cry out, as in sorrow or anguish.

(intransitive) To weep, lament persistently or bitterly.

(intransitive) To make a noise like mourning or crying.

(transitive) To lament; to bewail; to grieve over.

(slang, music) To perform with great liveliness and force.

(obsolete) Synonym of wale (“to choose; to select”)