hail

(noun) precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents.

(noun) many objects thrown forcefully through the air. Examples: "A hail of pebbles." "A hail of bullets."

(noun) enthusiastic greeting.

(verb) praise vociferously. Synonyms: acclaim, herald. Examples: "The critics hailed the young pianist as a new rubinstein."

(verb) be a native of. Synonyms: come. Examples: "She hails from kalamazoo."

(verb) call for. Examples: "Hail a cab."

(verb) greet enthusiastically or joyfully. Synonyms: herald.

(verb) precipitate as small ice particles. Examples: "It hailed for an hour."