hail
noun (1)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)
hailed;
hailing;
hails
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)
hailed;
hailing;
hails
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
hail from
: 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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