Dictionary Check: hail

"hail" is a valid word!

Scrabble 7 points
Words with Friends 7 points

Definition

noun

precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents

noun

many objects thrown forcefully through the air

Example: "a hail of pebbles"
noun

enthusiastic greeting

verb

praise vociferously

Example: "The critics hailed the young pianist as a new Rubinstein"
Synonyms:
verb

be a native of

Example: "She hails from Kalamazoo"
Synonyms:
verb

call for

Example: "hail a cab"

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