skink
verb
\ ˈskiŋk
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skinked;
skinking;
skinks
Definition of skink
(Entry 1 of 2)
skink
nounDefinition of skink (Entry 2 of 2)
: any of a family (Scincidae) of typically small insectivorous lizards with long tapering bodies
Examples of skink in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Overall, the study suggests that there is some evolutionary advantage for having green blood that skinks from various habitats all developed over time. — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, "These Lizards Evolved Toxic Green Blood," 17 May 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Genetic evidence suggests that this trait evolved four separate times among these lizards, which led researchers to think that the biliverdin might help protect the skinks from malaria or other parasitic infections. — Quanta Magazine, "Icefish Study Adds Another Color to the Story of Blood," 22 Apr. 2019 The green blood of the skinks illustrates the perils of trying to justify the variety of blood pigments in nature as purely adaptive. — Quanta Magazine, "Icefish Study Adds Another Color to the Story of Blood," 22 Apr. 2019 The skinks kept their tongues concealed for as long as possible. — Shane Black, National Geographic, "This Lizard Has a Blue, Ultraviolet Tongue—Here’s Why," 8 June 2018 One of my most irrational fears, besides skinks and jumping off of things, is lash curlers. — Devon Abelman, Allure, "Hourglass's New Caution Extreme Lash Mascara Is Like a Lash Lift in a Tube," 10 July 2018 But if your family is in the mood to see a larger array of creatures, check out the Star Eco Station in Culver City, a rescue center that houses all sorts of animals, including Solomon Island skinks, bobcats and box turtles. — Alice Short, latimes.com, "School's out! 12 fun things for kids (and adults) to do this summer," 22 June 2018 But not all of the skinks with green innards are green on the outside. — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, "These Lizards Evolved Toxic Green Blood," 17 May 2018 Authorities followed a tip that led them to Price's apartment, where the animals, including a squirrel monkey, a skink, three box turtles and two red-foot tortoises, were discovered. — Lilly Price, USA TODAY, "Florida man harbored zoo animals in apartment, police said," 6 June 2018 Surprisingly, the green-blooded skinks were not closely related. — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, "These Lizards Evolved Toxic Green Blood," 17 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'skink.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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