Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quail
noun/verb
/kwāl/
Definition
A small game bird that is often hunted for sport or food.
Examples
- We often see quail in the fields during the spring.
- He didn’t quail at the thought of facing the challenge ahead.
- The chef prepared a delicious quail dish for dinner.
Meaning
To quail means to feel or show fear or apprehension.
Synonyms
- Flinch
- Falter
- Wince
- Shrink
- Duck
