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The correct spelling is sally.
How to pronounce sally
/ˈsæli/
nounIPA: /ˈsæli/
Say it like: Sal-lee
The correct spelling is sally. A willow For example: "Flocks of these birds stir up flying insects, which can then be picked off in quick sallies."
Usage Examples
“Flocks of these birds stir up flying insects, which can then be picked off in quick sallies.”
“A feeding strategy of some birds is to sally out from a perch to snatch an insect and then returning to the same or a different perch.”
“As she sallied forth from her boudoir, you would never have guessed how quickly she could strip for action. - William Manchester”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A willow
- 2.Any tree that looks like a willow
- 3.An object made from the above trees' wood
- 4.A sortie of troops from a besieged place against an enemy.
- 5.A sudden rushing forth.
verb
- 1.To make a sudden attack (e.g. on an enemy from a defended position).
- 2.To set out on an excursion; venture; depart (often followed by "forth.")
- 3.To venture off the beaten path.
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