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Definition hail in British English

hail verb

verb
/heɪl/
1

to say publicly how good or important someone or something is

Example

The court's ruling was immediately hailed as a victory for freedom.

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2

to shout to someone as a way of attracting their attention

Example

A familiar voice hailed him.

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2.1

to make a signal to a taxi or bus so that it stops for you

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3

if it hails, small balls of ice fall from the sky like rain

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Definition hail in British English