hailing

SayHAY-ling/ˈheɪlɪŋ/

2 meanings of hailing

1
nouncountable or uncountable
The act of calling out to someone to get their attention or to greet them.
Like waving and shouting 'over here!' so that someone notices you.
The hailing of a passing cab finally worked after several tries in the rain.
Her loud hailing across the street made him turn around at once.
Similarcall, shout, signal
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2
verb
Present participle of hail. Use this form for the action as it is happening now.
She is hailing a taxi on the corner.
The crowd was hailing the returning heroes as they marched past.
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hailing is a form of hail

hail, verb: To come from a certain place, family, or background. Full entry

Forms: hailhails he/she/ithailing -ing formhailed past tense, past participle
Spelling: hail → hailing: add -ing

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