what does "hail" mean?

[Efim]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #114 "Weather Test (1)", question 3

If the weather forecast is predicting hail, you will likely see some ......... fall from the sky.

(a) light rain
(b) light snow
(c) balls of ice

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #114 "Weather Test (1)", answer 3

If the weather forecast is predicting hail, you will likely see some balls of ice fall from the sky.

Correct answer: (c) balls of ice
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what does "hail" mean?

Efim

[Linda]

Hello Efim,
Hail is ice that falls from the sky (usually in very stormy weather). Hail is, literally, balls of ice that fall from the sky. Hail size can vary and can cause damage to cars, windows etc.
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