Meaning of hail

[Clarx]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #124 "English tense explanations (2)", question 8

Now we come to the other part and we ......... that continuous.

(a) call
(b) hail
(c) nominate
(d) address

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #124 "English tense explanations (2)", answer 8

Now we come to the other part and we call that continuous.

Correct answer: (a) call
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what s the meaning of hail

[Alan]

Hi,

Hail means call out/or wave your arm because you want to attract someone's attention. You could hail a taxi, showing the driver you want to use the service.

Alan
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