Definition of "hail"

Kid-friendly meaning of hail, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "hail" mean?

hail (noun) — small balls of ice that fall during some storms.

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Example sentences using "hail"

Grade K–2
Hail hit the roof.
Grade 3–5
Hail the size of marbles bounced loudly off our car during the bad storm.
Grade 6–8
Hailstones form when strong updrafts carry raindrops back up into freezing air over and over, adding new layers of ice each trip until the stone falls.

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