Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scail
verb
/skeɪl/
Definition
To take a small portion of something, usually food, for oneself.
Examples
- She decided to scail a few pieces of cheese from the platter before the guests arrived.
- He scailed some of the leftovers from the fridge for a late-night snack.
Meaning
The act of obtaining a bit of something, like food, often done discreetly or in a manner that is unnoticeable.
Synonyms
- snatch
- steal
- grab
