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shies

/ʃaɪz/

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noun

An act of throwing.

Examples :

"The baseball field was littered with shies after the game, evidence of the players' intense practice. "

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noun

A place for throwing.

Examples :

"coconut shy"

place entertainment game

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noun

A sudden start aside, as by a horse.

Examples :

"The horse suddenly shies at the loud noise, nearly throwing its rider. "

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noun

In the Eton College wall game, a point scored by lifting the ball against the wall in the calx.

Examples :

""After a hard-fought scrum, the team celebrated their two shies scored in the Eton College wall game." "

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verb

To avoid due to timidness or caution.

Examples :

"The cat shies away from loud noises, often hiding under the bed. "

attitude character mind emotion

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verb

To jump back in fear.

Examples :

"The horse shied away from the rider, which startled him so much he shied away from the horse."

animal sensation action

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verb

To throw sideways with a jerk; to fling

Examples :

"shy a slipper"