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Definition of hailer

hailer

/ˈheɪlər/
hail · er
Plural:hailers
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hailer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

British A portable, cone-shaped electronic megaphone used to amplify a person's voice over a distance (often used in the compound 'loud-hailer').

Example

"The coastguard officer used a handheld hailer to direct the approaching fishing vessel toward the harbor."

2

A person who calls out, greets, or signals to someone or something, such as a cab.

Example

"As a frequent hailer of taxis during the morning rush, she knew the best street corners to stand on."

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haifoss
haiku
hail
hailer
hailstone
hailstorm
haiphong

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hailer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hailer
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