Hail pelted the ground.

Meaning: Frozen rain fell in small, round pieces and hit the surface of the earth repeatedly.

Choice of Words: Hail is frozen rain that falls in small, round pieces. Pelted means to hit repeatedly with small objects. Ground is the surface of the earth.

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Related Expressions

• The rain pelted down, soaking the ground and plants.
• Clouds bring rain, snow, or hail.
• The rain pelted the roof like tiny hammers.
• The rain pelted the roof, making a drumming sound.
• The hail is falling.
• The hail was falling.
• The snow covered the ground.
• The snow covers the ground.
• The snow is covering the ground.
• Snow falls gently on the ground.