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QUAILING

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Quailing.

Quailing - as a noun

Flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised

Small gallinaceous game birds

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
phasianid
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Quailing - as a verb

Draw back, as with fear or pain

Example: "She flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cringeflinchfunkrecoilshrinksquinchwince
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She was quailing at the thought of giving a presentation to such a large audience."
"She was quailing with fear as she approached the haunted house."
"The quailing puppy hid behind its owner's legs when meeting new people."
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Word Game Points

Is QUAILING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, quailing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

QUAILING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is QUAILING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, quailing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
QUAILING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is QUAILING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, quailing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
QUAILING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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