Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

squail

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
squail
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To throw weighted sticks at small animals, usually cockerels, played as a game.

Intransitive verb

verb

To throw anything about awkwardly or irregularly.

noun

A disc or counter used in the game of squails.

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

squails (present, singular) squailing (participle, present) squailed (participle, past) squailed (past) squails (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

cocksquailing squailing squailer

Rhymes With

scale mail they'll email jail fail detail retail trail rail side rail tail

Questions

What does squail mean?
To throw weighted sticks at small animals, usually cockerels, played as a game.

How to pronounce squail

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