noun
hailing
HAY-lihng
noun
1
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
Word Forms
hailings plural
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_____ a cab in the rain is never easy.