hail
/hˈeɪl/
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Definitions
Noun
precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents
Noun
many objects thrown forcefully through the air; "a hail of pebbles"; "a hail of bullets"
Noun
enthusiastic greeting
Verb
praise vociferously; "The critics hailed the young pianist as a new Rubinstein"
Verb
be a native of; "She hails from Kalamazoo"
Verb
call for; "hail a cab"
Verb
greet enthusiastically or joyfully
Verb
precipitate as small ice particles; "It hailed for an hour"
More General Terms
applaud
be
call
come down
downfall
fall
greet
greeting
object
physical object
precipitate
precipitation
recognise
recognize
salutation
send for