hail
Translation
hail
Examples
The hail damaged the cars.
The hail damaged the cars.
We were caught in a heavy hail storm.
We were caught in a heavy hail storm.
Grammar Patterns
((hail)) used as a subject or object. Hail can cause a lot of damage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sleet, freezing rain.
Etymology
From Old English 'hægl', related to German 'Hagel'.
Memory Tips
Imagine hard 'hail' hitting a metal 'rail'. The words rhyme.