hail

US /heɪl/
UK /heɪl/
"hail" picture
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pellets of frozen rain falling in showers from cumulonimbus clouds

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The sudden hail storm damaged the crops.
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We took shelter as the hail started to fall.
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sleetice pellets
2.

a loud cry of greeting or welcome

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A chorus of hails greeted the returning hero.
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He gave a loud hail to get their attention.
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greetingsalutationshoutcall
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to fall as hail

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It started to hail heavily, forcing us indoors.
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The forecast says it might hail tomorrow.
2.

to call out to someone to attract attention

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She tried to hail a taxi, but none were available.
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We hailed the passing ship for help.
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callsummonsignal
3.

to praise or acclaim enthusiastically

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The crowd hailed the champion with cheers.
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He was hailed as a hero after saving the child.
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acclaimapplaudpraisesalute
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used as a greeting or to attract attention

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Hail, brave warrior!
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Hail, Caesar!
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greetingswelcome
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ride-hailing