hail Synonyms
hail Meaning
hail (n)
precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents
many objects thrown forcefully through the air
enthusiastic greeting
hail (v)
praise vociferously
be a native of
call for
greet enthusiastically or joyfully
precipitate as small ice particles
hail (n.)
Small roundish masses of ice precipitated from the clouds, where they are formed by the congelation of vapor. The separate masses or grains are called hailstones.
A wish of health; a salutation; a loud call.
hail (v. i.)
To pour down particles of ice, or frozen vapors.
To declare, by hailing, the port from which a vessel sails or where she is registered; hence, to sail; to come; -- used with from; as, the steamer hails from New York.
To report as one's home or the place from whence one comes; to come; -- with from.
hail (v. t.)
To pour forcibly down, as hail.
To call loudly to, or after; to accost; to salute; to address.
To name; to designate; to call.
An exclamation of respectful or reverent salutation, or, occasionally, of familiar greeting.
hail (a.)
Healthy. See Hale (the preferable spelling).
hail Sentence Examples
- The thunderstorm rapidly intensified, unleashing a hail of ice shards that battered the roof.
- The hailstones were the size of marbles, wreaking havoc on cars and windows.
- As the hail subsided, the streets were covered in a thick layer of white ice.
- The hail damage to the crops was catastrophic, threatening the livelihood of farmers.
- The roof of the house was severely dented and punctured by the hail.
- The children gathered outside, marveling at the unusual hail that covered the ground.
- The meteorologist warned of impending severe weather with the potential for large hail.
- The hail slowed down traffic, making it hazardous to drive.
- The insurance company assessed the hail damage to the property, estimating extensive repairs.
- The hail left a trail of broken glass and damaged vegetation in its wake.
FAQs About the word hail
precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents, many objects thrown forcefully through the air, enthusiastic greeting, praise vociferous
applaud,praise, acclaim, clap, crack up, cheer, commend, accredit, laud,salute
blame, slam, put down,knock, put down, slam, blame, pan, pan, knock
The thunderstorm rapidly intensified, unleashing a hail of ice shards that battered the roof.
The hailstones were the size of marbles, wreaking havoc on cars and windows.
As the hail subsided, the streets were covered in a thick layer of white ice.
The hail damage to the crops was catastrophic, threatening the livelihood of farmers.
