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hailstorm

American  
[heyl-stawrm] / ˈheɪlˌstɔrm /

noun

  1. a storm with hail.


hailstorm British  
/ ˈheɪlˌstɔːm /

noun

  1. a storm during which hail falls

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Etymology

Origin of hailstorm

First recorded in 1675–85; hail 2 + storm

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"Hailstorm in May damaged my crop," he says, adding that a prolonged dry spell in August and September caused water scarcity, leading to diminished colour in the apples.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2023

Hailstorm is reportedly capable of implanting malware that can take control of a targeted phone, much like Hacking Team’s R.C.S.

From New York Times • Jan. 4, 2017

Hailstorm is an upgraded version of the Stingray surveillance device.

From Washington Times • Apr. 8, 2015

This tracking device goes by names such as StingRay, Hailstorm, AmberJack, and TriggerFish.

From Slate • Oct. 24, 2014

Subsequently was established the Norwich Hailstorm Society, of which Mr. Neave was an active promoter.

From Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 by Mackie, Charles