hail
Pronunciation
Noun
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
Small, hard balls of ice that fall from the sky like rain during a storm.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The _____ dented the roof of the car and covered the lawn in white."
Answer: hail
In your own words, what does "hail" mean?
Small, hard balls of ice that fall from the sky like rain during a storm.
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