CEFR B2

hail

noun

Meaning

Frozen raindrops that fall as hard pellets of ice.

Examples

The storm produced large hailstones that damaged cars and roofs.
We heard the sound of hail pelting against the windows.

Synonyms: sleet, graupel, ice pellets, frozen rain

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hail (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: [heɪl]

Definition

Frozen raindrops that fall as hard pellets of ice.

Examples

The storm produced large hailstones that damaged cars and roofs.
We heard the sound of hail pelting against the windows.
The forecast warned of possible hail showers later in the afternoon.

How to Use hail

hail from (prepositional phrase): To come from a particular place. — "She hails from a small town in the countryside."
hail as (prepositional phrase): To praise or acclaim someone or something as. — "The discovery was hailed as a major scientific achievement."

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