wailing /BrE ˈweɪlɪŋ 
, AmE ˈweɪlɪŋ /
A
noun
(of person) gémissements mpl; (of wind) gémissement m; (of siren) hurlement m; (of music) son m
B
adjective
[voice, sound, music, instrument] plaintif/plaintive; [siren] strident
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