hail

hail · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (noun) Pellets of frozen rain falling in showers.

  2. 2.

    (verb) To call out to someone to attract attention.

  3. 3.

    (verb) To praise or acclaim enthusiastically.

  4. 4.

    (verb) To originate from a particular place.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    hail from — to come from or originate
  • •
    hail a cab — to signal for a taxi

Related words

See also: greet, rain, storm
Synonyms: acclaim, greet, sleet

Etymology

From Old English hagol (noun, "hail") and hǣlan (verb, "to greet"), both of Germanic origin.