Hail

/heɪl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Small balls or lumps of ice that fall from the sky, often during thunderstorms.

The hail damaged the roof of the house during the storm.

A call to attract attention, often used in expressions of greeting or acclaim.

The crowd gave a hail of approval when the band took the stage.

verb

To call out to someone to attract their attention.

She hailed a taxi from across the street.

To praise or acclaim enthusiastically.

The critics hailed the new movie as a masterpiece.

Old English 'hægle' meaning hail or frozen rain.

Hail to the Chief

A phrase used to show respect for a leader.

Hail Mary

A long shot or risky move, often used in sports.

Hail from

To originate from a specific place.

hailstorm

A storm characterized by falling hail.

hailstone

A pellet of frozen rain that falls during a hailstorm.

To give a shout out.

I just want to hail my friends for their support!

To enthusiastically welcome.

They hailed the new band with cheers.