Hail: meaning, definitions and examples
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hail
[ heɪl ]
weather
Pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds.
Synonyms
hailstones, ice pellets
Examples of usage
- The hailstorm damaged the crops in the field.
- We could hear the hail hitting the roof of the house.
Translations
Translations of the word "hail" in other languages:
🇵🇹 granizo
🇮🇳 ओले
🇩🇪 Hagel
🇮🇩 hujan es
🇺🇦 град
🇵🇱 grad
🇯🇵 雹 (ひょう)
🇫🇷 grêle
🇪🇸 granizo
🇹🇷 dolu
🇰🇷 우박
🇸🇦 برد
🇨🇿 kroupy
🇸🇰 krúpy
🇨🇳 冰雹 (bīngbáo)
🇸🇮 toča
🇮🇸 hagél
🇰🇿 бұршақ
🇬🇪 სეტყვა
🇦🇿 dolu
🇲🇽 granizo
Word origin
The word 'hail' has a long history in the English language, originating from the Old English word 'hagol.' Originally used to describe frozen rain, the verb form of 'hail' developed over time to also mean greeting or saluting someone. The use of 'hail' in a weather context is still commonly used today, especially in regions prone to hailstorms.
See also: hailstones.