nounπShareAn act of throwing."The baseball field was littered with shies after the game, evidence of the players' intense practice. "actionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA place for throwing."coconut shy"placeentertainmentgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sudden start aside, as by a horse."The horse suddenly shies at the loud noise, nearly throwing its rider. "animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn the Eton College wall game, a point scored by lifting the ball against the wall in the calx.""After a hard-fought scrum, the team celebrated their two shies scored in the Eton College wall game." "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo avoid due to timidness or caution."The cat shies away from loud noises, often hiding under the bed. "attitudecharactermindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo jump back in fear."The horse shied away from the rider, which startled him so much he shied away from the horse."animalsensationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo throw sideways with a jerk; to fling"shy a slipper"actionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
