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quail

verb, noun

/kweɪl/

Meaning

verb: to feel or show fear; noun: a small, short-tailed bird

She quailed at the sight of the approaching storm.

shrink, cower, tremble, falter

endure, confront, brave

quail meat, quail eggs, quail in fear, quail before

to extend or spread out; to make something longer or wider

to lead, direct, or show the way; a person who shows others the way

to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target

to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course

to carry, endure, or give birth to; also refers to a large wild animal

Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.