skink (Meaning)
skink (n)
alert agile lizard with reduced limbs and an elongated body covered with shiny scales; more dependent on moisture than most lizards; found in tropical regions worldwide
skink (n.)
Any one of numerous species of regularly scaled harmless lizards of the family Scincidae, common in the warmer parts of all the continents.
Drink; also, pottage.
skink (v. t.)
To draw or serve, as drink.
skink (v. i.)
To serve or draw liquor.
Synonyms & Antonyms of skink
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skink Sentence Examples
- The iridescent blue-tongued skink scurried through the undergrowth, its forked tongue flicking.
- Skink carvings adorned the ancient temple's walls, symbolizing regeneration and renewal.
- The five-lined skink basked on a sun-drenched rock, its stripes shimmering in the light.
- The prehensile-tailed skink skillfully navigated the treetops, its tail providing excellent grip.
- The largest skink species, the giant Solomon Islands skink, can reach over two feet in length.
- Skink scales come in a wide range of colors and patterns, from iridescent greens to dull browns.
- Some skink species have the ability to autotomize, or voluntarily detach, their tails to escape predators.
- The common lizard skink is found in gardens and forests throughout North America.
- Skink leather is used to make high-quality handbags and shoes, known for its durability and unique texture.
- The critically endangered white's skink is endemic to New Zealand, with only around 500 individuals remaining in the wild.
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alert agile lizard with reduced limbs and an elongated body covered with shiny scales; more dependent on moisture than most lizards; found in tropical regions w
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The iridescent blue-tongued skink scurried through the undergrowth, its forked tongue flicking.
Skink carvings adorned the ancient temple's walls, symbolizing regeneration and renewal.
The five-lined skink basked on a sun-drenched rock, its stripes shimmering in the light.
The prehensile-tailed skink skillfully navigated the treetops, its tail providing excellent grip.
