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Hail

usgb/heɪl/Volume
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Getting Attention

Used when you need to catch someone's attention quickly, often in busy places.

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She hailed a bus driver to ask for directions.
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Common Usage

Frequently used with 'taxi' or 'cab', especially in urban areas.

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As soon as he arrived in the city, he hailed a cab.
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