Skink

Pronunciation: /skɪŋk/

Definitions of skink

noun a type of small lizard belonging to the family Scincidae

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a skink in the garden.

A2 The skink darted across the path and disappeared into the bushes.

B1 Skinks are small lizards that are commonly found in warm climates.

B2 The biologist studied the behavior of skinks in their natural habitat.

C1 The conservationist worked to protect the skink population from habitat destruction.

C2 Researchers conducted a study on the genetic diversity of skinks in different regions.

Examples of skink in a Sentence

formal The skink is a type of lizard belonging to the family Scincidae.

informal I saw a skink scurrying across the garden yesterday.

slang That skink is one speedy little dude!

figurative Her quick thinking was like a skink darting away from danger.

Grammatical Forms of skink

• past tense: skinked
• plural: skinks
• comparative: more skink
• superlative: most skink
• present tense: skinks
• future tense: will skink
• perfect tense: have skinked
• continuous tense: is skinking
• singular: skink
• positive degree: skink
• infinitive: to skink
• gerund: skinking
• participle: skinked

Origin and Evolution of skink

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'skink' originated from the Old Norse word 'skinka' which means 'leg' or 'shank'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'skink' evolved to refer to a specific type of lizard, particularly the family Scincidae, found in various parts of the world.