Hail (Noun)
Meaning 1
Precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- Hail battered the roofs of the houses during the intense thunderstorm last night.
- The hail storm destroyed the crops, leaving the farmers with significant losses.
- Scientists study hail patterns to understand the dynamics of severe weather systems.
- In the mountains, hail can occur suddenly, making travel extremely hazardous.
- Heavy hail warnings were issued for several areas after tornado sightings were reported nearby.
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Meaning 2
Many objects thrown forcefully through the air; "a hail of pebbles"; "a hail of bullets".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
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Meaning 3
Enthusiastic greeting.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.