Hail Mary

Hail Mary

noun

pl. Hail Mar′ys

1. the first words of the English version of a prayer to the Virgin Mary used in the Roman Catholic Church
2. this prayer
Football 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

Origin of Hail Mary

see Ave Maria

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Hail Mary

noun

pl. Hail Marys

Roman Catholic Church A prayer based on the greetings of Gabriel and Saint Elizabeth to the Virgin Mary. Also called Ave Maria .
Football A long pass thrown in desperation, especially near the end of a game.

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Noun

(plural Hail Marys)

(Roman Catholicism) 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.
(American football) A long forward pass with little chance of completion, typically used when time is running out and no other play is practical.
(by extension) An act done in desperation, with only a very small chance of success.

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