Definitions

1. noun

A person who cries or wails, especially one who cries loudly and pitifully.

“The wailer at the funeral drew a lot of attention with her intense grief.”

2. noun

A device that produces a loud, high-pitched sound, typically to signal the presence of an alarm or warning.

“The fire alarm triggered the wailer, which produced a piercing sound to alert everyone in the building.”

3. verb

To cry or wail loudly and pitifully, often in a manner that is considered excessive or melodramatic.

“She was wailing on the floor, unable to stop crying after the news.”