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Quick Hook: Refers to a situation where the manager removes a pitcher in the early innings because the hurler is getting shelled.

Quick Release (Terminal): A means for securing a wire conductor to a terminal connector that permits easy attachment and removal. In the usual form, this will involve a spring-loaded clip, which needs only to be pres . . . View Full Definition

Quick Return: A mechanism on some machine tools that provides rapid movement of the ram or table on the return or anointing stroke of the machine.

Quick Ratio: Indicator of a company's financial strength (or weakness). Calculated by taking current assets less inventories, divided by current liabilities. This ratio provides information regarding the . . . View Full Definition

Quick Kick: An unexpected punt.

Quick Eight: An apparently good pocket hit that knocks down only eight pins, usually leaving the 4-7 or 6-10.

Quick Return Pitch: An illegal pitch, made with obvious intent to catch the batter off balance.

Quick Assets: Cash and other assets which can or will be converted into cash fairly soon, such as accounts receivable and marketable securities; or equivalently, current assets minus inventory.

Quick Step Promenade: turn in walk

Snap Hook: (also 'duck hook, snapper, quacker') a shot that curves abruptly and severely right to left (right-handed player)