Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hayle
noun
/heɪl/
Definition
A historic term referring to a type of heavy rain or stormy weather.
Examples
- During the hayle that swept through the town, many homes were flooded.
- The farmers were thankful for the hayle as it provided much-needed water for their crops.
- In poems, hayle is frequently used to create a vivid image of turbulent weather.
Meaning
Hayle is often used in literary contexts to denote extreme weather conditions, specifically those characterized by persistent and heavy downpours.
Synonyms
- Deluge
- Downpour
- Storm
