slink Synonyms
slink Meaning
slink (v)
walk stealthily
slink (a.)
To creep away meanly; to steal away; to sneak.
To miscarry; -- said of female beasts.
Produced prematurely; as, a slink calf.
Thin; lean.
slink (v. t.)
To cast prematurely; -- said of female beasts; as, a cow that slinks her calf.
slink (n.)
The young of a beast brought forth prematurely, esp. a calf brought forth before its time.
A thievish fellow; a sneak.
slink Sentence Examples
- The cat slinked into the room with an eerie grace, its tail swishing behind it.
- The thief slinked through the shadows, desperate to avoid detection.
- The snake slinked away into the undergrowth, its scales shimmering in the sunlight.
- The traitor slinked out of the meeting, his face pale with guilt.
- The vampire slinked into the crypt, its long cloak trailing behind it.
- The wounded wolf slinked away from the pack, its tail between its legs.
- The lizard slinked across the rocks, its keen eyes scanning for prey.
- The thief slinked through the crowd, unnoticed amidst the bustling shoppers.
- The teacher slinked into the classroom, her footsteps barely making a sound.
- The stalker slinked after his victim, his eyes fixed on her every move.
FAQs About the word slink
walk stealthilyTo creep away meanly; to steal away; to sneak., To miscarry; -- said of female beasts., To cast prematurely; -- said of female beasts; as, a cow
sneak, slip, lurk, slide, snake, creep, shirk, pussyfoot,mouse, skulk
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The cat slinked into the room with an eerie grace, its tail swishing behind it.
The thief slinked through the shadows, desperate to avoid detection.
The snake slinked away into the undergrowth, its scales shimmering in the sunlight.
The traitor slinked out of the meeting, his face pale with guilt.
