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Hail
01
small and round balls of ice falling from the sky like rain
Example
She watched the hail bounce off the window during the storm.
The sudden hail caused drivers to pull over to the side of the road.
The farmer was worried about his crops during the severe hail storm.
02
enthusiastic greeting
03
many objects thrown forcefully through the air
to hail
01
(of water) to fall from the sky as small ice particles
Intransitive
Example
Last winter, it hailed so heavily that the cars in the parking lot were covered in ice.
The weather forecast predicted that it would hail in the afternoon, so they brought umbrellas.
The sky darkened, and soon it began to hail, pelting the ground with tiny ice pellets.
02
to praise someone or something enthusiastically and loudly, particularly in a public manner
Transitive: to hail sb/sth | to hail sb/sth as sth
Example
Critics hailed the artist 's latest album as a masterpiece of modern jazz.
The mayor hailed the volunteers for their tireless efforts in organizing the community event.
Fans hailed the athlete for breaking the record with a standing ovation and cheers.
03
to greet or honor someone with respect or admiration
Transitive: to hail sb
04
to call out to someone in order to attract their attention or to signal them to approach
Transitive: to hail sb
05
to originate or come from a specific place or region
Intransitive: to hail from a place
Example
The famous author hails from a family of artists.
She hails from a small town in the Midwest.
He hails from a long line of musicians and composers.
06
to signal an approaching taxi or bus to stop
Transitive: to hail a taxi or bus
Παράδειγμα
She watched the hail bounce off the window during the storm.
The sudden hail caused drivers to pull over to the side of the road.
The farmer was worried about his crops during the severe hail storm.
The garden was covered in a layer of hail after the storm.
The hail was so large, it looked like small white stones.
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