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 notesIn plain EnglishThe action of shouting or signaling to get noticed, most often used for stopping a taxi.
Common pairings
hailing a cab
hailing distance
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Rhymes for hailing
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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.
