Hailing Meaning in English
word · lemma: hail
Definition
Hailing means that small balls of ice (hail) are falling from the sky during a storm. It can also mean calling or signaling for someone, especially to get their attention or to ask a taxi to stop.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for weather reports ('It's hailing outside'), and for getting someone's attention ('hailing a cab'). As a verb, 'hail' can mean both 'fall as hail' and 'to signal'. Don't confuse with 'hail from' (meaning someone's origin).
Example Sentences
It's hailing outside, so take an umbrella.
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He was hailing a taxi on the street.
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We saw children hailing their friends across the playground.
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It suddenly started hailing, and we had to run for cover.
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She was hailing a cab when it started to rain.
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People were hailing each other from across the busy street, trying to meet up.
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