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quail

/kweil/
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Definition:

"Quail" can be used as both a noun and a verb.

Usage Instructions:
  • When using "quail" as a noun, you can refer to it in discussions about food, cooking, or wildlife.
  • When using "quail" as a verb, it is often used in contexts where someone feels fear or anxiety.
Advanced Usage:
  • In literature or formal writing, "quail" can be used to describe a character's emotional state.
  • Example: "He quailed at the sight of the approaching storm, feeling a sense of impending doom."
Word Variants:
  • Quail (noun): Refers to the bird.
  • Quail (verb): Refers to the action of shrinking back in fear.
Different Meanings:
  • As mentioned, the main meanings are related to the bird and the act of fear. Both usages can appear in various contexts, such as culinary discussions or emotional descriptions in storytelling.
Synonyms:
  • For the noun "quail":
    • Game bird, fowl
  • For the verb "quail":
    • Flinch, recoil, shrink, tremble
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • There are no commonly used idioms or phrasal verbs that specifically include "quail," but you might hear phrases like "quail in fear," which mean to show fear.
Example Sentences:
  1. Noun: "The chef recommended the quail because it's very tender and flavorful."
  2. Verb: "He quailed at the harsh criticism from his boss."
Conclusion:

"Quail" is a versatile word that can describe both a type of bird and an emotional response.

Noun
  1. small gallinaceous game birds
  2. flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised
Verb
  1. draw back, as with fear or pain
    • she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf

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