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hailstone
noun hail·stone \ˈhāl-ˌstōn\
: a piece of hail
Full Definition of HAILSTONE
: a pellet of hail
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First Known Use of HAILSTONE
before 12th century
Rhymes with HAILSTONE
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HAILSTONE Defined for Kids
hailstone
noun hail·stone \ˈhāl-ˌstōn\
Definition of HAILSTONE for Kids
: a lump of hail
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