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hailed

/heɪld/

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verb

Of hail, to fall from the sky.

Examples :

"The storm intensified, and then it hailed. "

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verb

To send or release hail.

Examples :

"The cloud would hail down furiously within a few minutes."

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verb

To pour down in rapid succession.

Examples :

"The sky darkened and rain hailed down on the city, making everyone run for cover. "

weather disaster

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verb

To greet; give salutation to; salute.

Examples :

"The students hailed their teacher as she entered the classroom. "

communication action

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verb

To name; to designate; to call.

Examples :

"He was hailed as a hero."

language communication

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verb

To call out loudly in order to gain the attention of

Examples :

"Hail a taxi."

communication action sound language

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verb

To signal in order to initiate communication with.

Examples :

"She hailed a taxi on the busy street to get to her appointment on time. "

communication signal action