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Definition of quailing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
fearfulRare feeling or showing fear or apprehensionRare
- She gave him a quailing look before speaking.
- The quailing child hid behind his mother.
- Her quailing voice betrayed her nerves.
Origin of quailing
Old English, cwelan (to die)
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- French:apeuré, ...
- German:ängstlich, ...
- Italian:timoroso, ...
- Spanish:temeroso, ...
- Portuguese:amedrontado, ...
- Chinese:畏惧的, ...
- Japanese:おびえた, ...
- Arabic:خائف, ...
- Hebrew:מְפוּחָד, ...
- Russian:испуганный, ...
- Ukrainian:боязкий, ...
- Hindi:भयभीत, ...
Definition of quail - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
wildlifesmall game bird with a rounded body
- The hunter spotted a quail in the field.
2.
foodmeat from a small game bird often eaten
- We had roasted quail for dinner.
Verb
fear reactionmove back or tremble because of fear or pain
- He will quail at the sight of danger.
Images of quail
small game bird with a rounded body 
meat from a small game bird often eaten
Expressions with quail
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shrink back in fear or apprehension
He quailed at the sight of the large dog.
small ground-nesting bird known for its call and migration
The common quail migrates every year.
type of bird found in Australia, resembling a small bustard
The bustard quail is often spotted in arid regions of Australia..
small Old World ground bird in Turnicidae, similar to quail
We spotted a button quail running through the dry grass.
weakly hit ball in baseball
The batter hit a dying quail that landed just beyond the infield.
small bird native to western North America, Oreortyx pictus
The mountain quail lives in the forests of California.
small bird found in stubble fields and grasslands
The stubble quail is common in Australian grasslands.
Origin of quail
Middle Dutch, quacken (to quack)
Examples of quail in a sentence
The quail's call echoed in the early morning. The chef prepared a delicious quail dish. Quail is often served with a rich sauce. The child quailed at the sudden shout. Soldiers quailed before the unexpected barrage.
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- French:caille, reculer, ...
- German:Wachtel, zurückschrecken, ...
- Italian:quaglia, indietreggiare, ...
- Spanish:codorniz, acobardarse, ...
- Portuguese:codorniz, vacilar, ...
- Chinese:鹌鹑, 畏缩, ...
- Japanese:ウズラ, おののく, ...
- Arabic:سُمَّان, ارتعد, ...
- Hebrew:שְׂלָו, לְהִתְכַּוֵּץ מִפַּחַד, ...
- Russian:перепел, дрогнуть, ...
- Ukrainian:перепілка, злякатися, ...
- Hindi:बटेर, सिहर उठना, ...
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