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Quick Kick: An unexpected punt.

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

Pooch Kick: A punt or kickoff that is deliberately kicked with less than full force. It is often used in an attempt to limit the ability of the return team to return the ball.[8][9]

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 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 Step Promenade: turn in walk