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   hail

   /heɪl/

   verb

   • 1. call out to (someone) to attract attention: "I hailed her in English" Similar greetsaluteaddresshalloospeak tocall out toshout tosay hello toinitiate a discussion withtalk tonod towave tosmile atsignal tolift one's hat toacknowledgeaccostapproachwaylaystopcatchinformal:collarbuttonholenobbleOpposite say goodbye to
   • ▪ signal (an approaching taxi) to stop: "she raised her hand to hail a cab" Similar flag downwave downsignal to stopgesture to stopmake a sign tocall toshout tosummonaccost
   • 2. praise (someone or something) enthusiastically: "he has been hailed as the new James Dean" Similar acclaimpraiseapplaudcommendrave aboutextoleulogizevaunthymnlionizeexpress approval ofexpress admiration forpay tribute tospeak highly ofsing the praises ofmake much ofglorifycheersaluteexalthonourhurrahhurraytoastwelcomepay homage toinformal:big upballyhoodated:cry uparchaic:emblazonrare:laudpanegyrizeOpposite criticizecondemn
   • 3. have one's home or origins in (a place): "they hail from Turkey" Similar come frombe frombe a native ofhave been born inoriginate inhave one's roots inbe … (by birth)live inhave one's home ininhabitbe an inhabitant ofbe settled inreside inbe a resident of

   exclamation

   • 1. expressing greeting or acclaim: archaic "hail, Caesar!"

   noun

   • 1. a shout or call used to attract attention.

   Word Origin Middle English: from the obsolete adjective hail ‘healthy’ (occurring in greetings and toasts, such as wæs hæil: see wassail), from Old Norse heill, related to hale1 and whole.

   Derivatives

   • 1. hailer noun

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHAIL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   HAIL definition: 1. small, hard balls of ice that fall from the sky like rain 2. a lot of similar things or remarks…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hailHail Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of HAIL is precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow. How to use hail in a sentence.

4. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › HailHail - Wikipedia

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   Hail is a form of solid precipitation consisting of balls or irregular lumps of ice, each called a hailstone. Learn how hail forms in strong thunderstorms, how it grows and falls, and how it can cause damage to crops and structures.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHAIL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Hail can mean small, hard balls of ice that fall from the sky, or a lot of similar things or remarks thrown or shouted at someone. It can also be a verb meaning to call someone's attention, praise someone or fall as ice.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › hailHAIL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Learn the different meanings and uses of the word hail, from a type of precipitation to a greeting or acclamation. Find synonyms, examples, idioms, and word history of hail.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHAIL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the word hail in different contexts, such as weather, greeting, praise, or origin. Find synonyms, pronunciation, and related words for hail in British and American English.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › hailHail - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   Hail is when chunks of ice fall from the sky. Also, to hail someone is to greet them or say good things about them. Or it can be a way to tell people of your homeland, as in: "I hail from the Moon."

9. www.dictionary.com › browse › ha'ilHAIL Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   More idioms and phrases containing hail In addition to the idiom beginning with hail, also see within call (hail).

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › hailHail - definition of hail by The Free Dictionary

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    Hail can mean precipitation in the form of ice balls, or a greeting, salute, or acclaim. Learn the difference between hail and hale, and see synonyms, idioms, and usage examples.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishHAIL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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    Hail can be a noun meaning small, hard pieces of frozen rain, or a verb meaning to call or wave to someone. Learn how to use hail in different contexts and see translations in other languages.