hailer

English

Etymology

hail +‎ -er

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈheɪlə/
  • Homophone: haler

Noun

hailer (plural hailers)

  1. A person who or a device which calls, summons loudly, or hails.
    • 1880, Thomas Hardy, chapter 1, in Fellow Townsmen:
      "Hullo, Downe—is that you?" said the driver of the vehicle, a young man of pale and refined appearance. "Jump up here with me, and ride down to your door."
      The other turned a plump, cheery, rather self-indulgent face over his shoulder towards the hailer.
      "O, good evening, Mr. Barnet—thanks," he said.

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Adjective

hailer

  1. comparative degree of hail
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