wailin' (B1)
noun
Definition
Wailin' means a loud drawn out scream or howl.
Examples
The article uses wailin' to mean a loud drawn out scream or howl.
The teacher asked students to find wailin' in the reading.
Check the words around wailin' to choose the right meaning.
How to Use wailin'
- a/the wailin' (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a wailin'."
- wailin' in context (usage pattern)
- Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked wailin' in context before translating it."
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