noun
precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents
noun
many objects thrown forcefully through the air
Examples
- a hail of pebbles
- a hail of bullets
noun
enthusiastic greeting
verb
praise vociferously
Synonyms
Examples
- The critics hailed the young pianist as a new Rubinstein
verb
be a native of
Synonyms
Examples
- She hails from Kalamazoo
verb
call for
Examples
- hail a cab
verb
greet enthusiastically or joyfully
Synonyms
verb
precipitate as small ice particles
Examples
- It hailed for an hour