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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 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
The sky darkened, and soon it began to hail, pelting the ground with tiny ice pellets.
Last winter, it hailed so heavily that the cars in the parking lot were covered in ice.
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
Fans hailed the athlete for breaking the record with a standing ovation and cheers.
Industry experts hailed the new technology as a groundbreaking innovation during the product launch event.
03
to greet or honor someone with respect or admiration
Transitive: to hail sb
Example
The soldiers hailed their commander with a formal salute.
The crowd hailed the returning hero with cheers and applause.
04
to call out to someone in order to attract their attention or to signal them to approach
Transitive: to hail sb
Example
She hailed her friend from the crowd, waving her arms to be seen.
He hailed the waiter to order another drink.
05
to originate or come from a specific place or region
Intransitive: to hail from a place
Example
She hails from a small town in the Midwest.
The famous author hails from a family of artists.
06
to signal an approaching taxi or bus to stop
Transitive: to hail a taxi or bus
Example
She hailed a cab in the pouring rain to get home quickly.
He stepped off the curb and hailed the approaching bus.
