(~s, ~ing, ~ed)
1.
A ~ is a sudden strong wind which often causes a brief, violent rain storm or snow storm.
The boat was hit by a ~ north of the island.
N-COUNT
2.
If a person or animal ~s, they make a loud unpleasant noise like the noise made by a crying baby.
There was an infant ~ing in the back of the church.
...~ing guitars.
= wail
VERB: V, V-ing