Definition of Hail mary

1. Noun. A salutation to the Virgin Mary now used in prayers to her.

Exact synonyms: Ave Maria
Generic synonyms: Prayer

Definition of Hail mary

1. Noun. (Roman Catholicism lang=en) A prayer calling for the intercession of the Holy Mother, for Catholics an essential element of the rosary, and with use in certain other denominations. ¹

2. Noun. (American football) A long forward pass with little chance of completion, typically used when time is running out and no other play is practical. ¹

3. Noun. (context: by extension) An act done in desperation, with only a very small chance of success. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hail Mary

Hahnemannians
Haida
Haida Gwaii
Haidari
Haidario
Haidarion
Haidinger
Haidinger's brushes
Haidée
Haietlik
Haifa
Haig
Haight
Haik
Haikou
Hail Mary
Hail Marys
Hailey
Hailey-Hailey disease
Hainan
Hainaut
Haiphong
Haiti
Haitian
Haitian Creole
Haitian Vodoun Culture Language
Haitian capital
Haitian centime
Haitian monetary unit

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