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Hail
/heɪl/
Definition
1
Precipitation in the form of small balls or irregular lumps of ice produced by thunderstorms, falling from the sky.
2
To greet or acclaim enthusiastically, often with cheers or salutes.
3
To originate or come from a particular place: 'hail from'.
4
To signal or call for a vehicle, such as a taxi.
Examples
The hailstorm turned my brand-new convertible into a golf ball collector overnight.
She tried to hail a cab during the downpour, but every driver pretended she was invisible.
Hailing from a tiny village, he arrived in the city ready to conquer it with his unmatched charm.
'Hail to the king!' yelled the fans, as the mascot tripped over his own cape.