# hailing

Pronunciation: say "HAY-ling" /ˈheɪlɪŋ/

## Noun

1. The act of calling out to a person in order to get their attention, greet them, or signal to them.
   - Simple: The act of calling out to someone to get their attention or to greet them.
   - _A quick hailing from the dock was enough to bring the ferry alongside._
   - _The constant hailing of taxis on that busy corner made it hard to hear._

## Verb

2. Present participle and gerund of hail. — present participle and gerund of hail
   - Simple: Present participle of hail. Use this form for the action as it is happening now.
   - _Passengers were hailing the ferry from the crowded dock._
   - _Hailing a passing patrol car, she flagged down help within seconds._

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