Hail

hail n: Frozen precipitation in the form of lumps of ice, or "stones" created when rain is pushed above the freezing level by a thunderstorm's updraft. Hail stones grow larger with subsequent passes until they become too heavy to be supported by the updraft and fall to earth.

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	Man holds four baseball size hail stones. Media ID BN-998-001 Copyright © StormStock -- All rights reserved.
	Giant hail litters ground, farm. Media ID CR-998-001 Copyright © StormStock -- All rights reserved.