Dictionary Only:
Explicit Words:

QUAILED

(noun, verb)
Did you mean?
Also try..

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Quailed.

Quailed - 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)

Quailed - as a verb

Draw back, as with fear or pain

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cringe9flinch14funk11recoil8shrink13squinch21wince10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She quailed at the sight of the large spider crawling towards her."
"The soldier quailed in fear as the enemy approached."
"He quailed when his boss gave him an angry glare."
"The little girl quailed at the thought of going to the dentist."
"John quailed at the idea of jumping off the high diving board."
View more

Word Game Points

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

QUAILED has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is QUAILED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, quailed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
QUAILED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is QUAILED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, quailed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
QUAILED has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

Word Variations & Relations

A-Z Proximities

Add 1 Letter To Make These Words...

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen