dying quail

noun

A pop fly which is hit weakly and falls in front of the outfielders.

Meanings

noundying quail (plural dying quails)

plural dying quails

  1. idiomaticball gamesA pop fly which is hit weakly and falls in front of the outfielders.

Synonyms & antonyms

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