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Meaning of the word hail in English

What does hail mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hail

US /heɪl/
UK /heɪl/
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Noun

1.

pellets of frozen rain falling in showers from cumulonimbus clouds

Example:
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The sudden hail storm damaged the crops.
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We took shelter as the hail started to fall.
Synonym:
sleet ice pellets
2.

a loud cry of greeting or welcome

Example:
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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.
Synonym:
greeting salutation shout call

Verb

1.

to fall as hail

Example:
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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

Example:
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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.
Synonym:
call summon signal
3.

to praise or acclaim enthusiastically

Example:
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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.
Synonym:
acclaim applaud praise salute

Exclamation

used as a greeting or to attract attention

Example:
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Hail, brave warrior!
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Hail, Caesar!
Synonym:
greetings welcome
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