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noun

hailing

HAY-lihng

Hailing (noun) means the act of calling out to someone or something to get their attention, such as flagging down a vehicle. Example: “Hailing a cab in the rain is never easy.”

noun
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The act of calling out to someone or something to get their attention, such as flagging down a vehicle.
"Hailing a cab in the rain is never easy."
"The ship's crew heard hailing from a passing boat."

How to use hailing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe action of shouting or signaling to get noticed, most often used for stopping a taxi.

Common pairings
hailing a cab hailing distance

Word forms

hailings plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hailing” mean?

The word “hailing” means the act of calling out to someone or something to get their attention, such as flagging down a vehicle. In plain terms, the action of shouting or signaling to get noticed, most often used for stopping a taxi.

How do you pronounce “hailing”?

“Hailing” is pronounced HAY-lihng (/ˈheɪlɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “hailing” in a sentence?

Here is “hailing” used in a sentence: “Hailing a cab in the rain is never easy.”

What part of speech is “hailing”?

“Hailing” is a noun.

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