hail
noun (1)
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Definition of hail
(Entry 1 of 5)
1 : precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow
2 : something that gives the effect of a shower of hail a hail of rifle fire
hail
verb (1)Definition of hail (Entry 2 of 5)
1 : to precipitate hail (see hail entry 1) it was hailing hard
2 : to pour down or strike like hail Bullets were hailing down on them.
hail
interjectionDefinition of hail (Entry 3 of 5)
1 archaic —used as a salutation
2 —used to express acclamation hail to the chief— Sir Walter Scott
hail
verb (2)Definition of hail (Entry 4 of 5)
b : to greet with enthusiastic approval : acclaim hailed as a great success
2 : to greet or summon by calling hail a taxi
: to call out especially : to call a greeting to a passing ship
: to be or have been native to or a resident of She hails from Chicago.
hail
noun (2)Definition of hail (Entry 5 of 5)
1 : an exclamation of greeting or acclamation greeted the emperor with a hail
2 : a calling to attract attention
3 : hearing distance stayed within hail
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The first known use of hail was before the 12th century
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hail
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Kids Definition of hail
(Entry 1 of 3)
1 : small lumps of ice and snow that fall from the clouds sometimes during thunderstorms
2 : volley entry 1 sense 1 a hail of bullets
hail
verbKids Definition of hail (Entry 2 of 3)
1 : to fall as hail It's hailing hard.
2 : to pour down like hail Confetti hailed on the parade.
hail
verbKids Definition of hail (Entry 3 of 3)
1 : greet sense 1, welcome The town hailed the returning soldiers.
2 : to call out to I'll hail a taxi.
: to come from She hails from Oklahoma.
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