Hail | Mean of hail in English Dictionary

/ˈheɪl/

• Noun
• pieces of ice that fall from clouds like rain
1. Many cars were damaged by hail during the storm.
• a large number of small hard objects (such as bullets or stones) flying or falling together
1. They were gunned down in a hail of bullets.
2. a hail of pellets
3. The court's decision was met with a hail of criticism. [=was strongly criticized by many people]
• Verb
• to speak of or welcome (someone or something) with praise or enthusiasm
1. The town hailed him as a hero when he returned with the championship trophy.
2. His supporters have hailed [=strongly praised] his decision to run for reelection.
3. She is being hailed [=acclaimed] for her generosity.
4. The new drug has been widely hailed as a great breakthrough.

• to call out in order to stop or get the attention of (someone or something)
1. We hailed the passing ship.
2. He hailed a taxi for me.
• to have been born or raised in (a place)
1. He hails from a small town in western Kansas.