Hail Mary Definition
hāl, hal
hail-marys
noun
The first words of the English version of a prayer to the Virgin Mary used in the Roman Catholic Church.
Webster's New World
This prayer.
Webster's New World
A long pass thrown into the end zone, as in the final seconds of a game, in the desperate hope that one of the receivers will be able to catch it for a touchdown.
Webster's New World
(American football) A long forward pass with little chance of completion, typically used when time is running out and no other play is practical.
Wiktionary
(by extension) An act done in desperation, with only a very small chance of success.
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Noun
Singular:
Hail Mary
Plural:
hail-marys
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