Значення

значень: 6
  1. (збірне)A group of foxes.

  2. (переносно)A group of people seen as being fox-like (e.g. cunning, dishonest, or having nefarious plans).

  3. The act of skulking.

    The act of moving in a stealthy or furtive way.

  4. A stealthy or furtive gait or way of moving.

  5. The act of avoiding an obligation or responsibility.

  6. (застаріле)One who avoids an obligation or responsibility.

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Приклади

речень: 5
  1. A cat skulked round the corner.

    deEine Katze schlich um die Ecke.

  2. A group of foxes is a skulk.

  3. I saw him skulking downcast in the bathroom.

  4. A group of foxes is called a skulk.

  5. Stop skulking around!

Походження

From Middle English sculke, skulke, sculken, of North Germanic origin; compare Danish skul

From Middle English sculke, skulke, sculken, of North Germanic origin; compare Danish skulke (“shirk”), Swedish skolka (“play truant”).

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Форми

множина: skulks
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Синоніми

синонімів: 3

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