Hail Definition & Meaning
hail
- noun
- precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents
- many objects thrown forcefully through the air; "a hail of pebbles"; "a hail of bullets"
- enthusiastic greeting
- verb
- praise vociferously; "The critics hailed the young pianist as a new Rubinstein"
- be a native of; "She hails from Kalamazoo"
- call for; "hail a cab"
- greet enthusiastically or joyfully
- precipitate as small ice particles; "It hailed for an hour"
"Hail" in song lyrics
See how hail is used in real songs:
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"Drive slow, beasts on our tail, rain, sleet or hail"
9th Prince f/ Islord, Ruthless Bastards, T.M.F. — Generation Next -
"I'm talkin about the country from which you all hail"
Aztlan Underground — Blood on Your Hands -
"Then smoke from the same plants, black magic used to hail"
Bronze Nazareth — Black Royalty
Words that rhyme with hail
Usage tips for "hail"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "hail" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for hail to find words that pair well.