Weather

Hail

heɪl

noun

What does Hail mean?

Balls of ice falling from storms.

Example sentence

"Golf-ball-sized hail dented my car."

American usage tip

Hail damage is a common insurance claim.

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Rain that freezes on contact.
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Fully cloudy sky.
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