skein |
a length of yarn or thread wound in a long, loose loop before it is knitted or woven. [3 definitions] |
skeleton |
the inner framework of bones and cartilage in vertebrate animals, which supports and protects the softer body parts, or the hard external shell of invertebrates and some vertebrates. [4 definitions] |
skeptical |
having or showing doubt; questioning. [3 definitions] |
sketch |
a preliminary drawing or painting, usu. done quickly or without detail, often as a study for a later work. [6 definitions] |
sketchy |
giving only outlines or major points; like a sketch. [3 definitions] |
ski |
one of a pair of long, narrow, smooth runners with upturned front tips, worn attached to boots, for gliding over snow. [5 definitions] |
skid |
a sudden sliding, often sideways, of a vehicle without the wheels turning. [8 definitions] |
skier |
a person who skis. |
skiing |
the activity or sport of traveling over snow on skis. |
skill |
ability to perform a task or tasks well, esp. because of training or experience. [3 definitions] |
skilled |
having skill. [2 definitions] |
skillet |
a frying pan. |
skillful |
having or using skill; adroit or adept. [2 definitions] |
skim |
to remove (something) from the surface of a liquid, or to clear the surface of (a liquid) by removing fat or other floating matter. [8 definitions] |
skim milk |
milk from which the cream has been separated. |
skin |
the thin, pliable tissue covering the animal or human body. [7 definitions] |
skin diving |
swimming in which the swimmer is equipped to move about quickly and easily underwater, as with flippers, face mask, scuba equipment, or the like. |
skinny |
extremely thin and bony. [2 definitions] |
skip |
to jump forward lightly by sliding and hopping on each foot alternately. [10 definitions] |
skirt |
a woman's or girl's garment that hangs from the waist. [6 definitions] |
skit |
a short, usu. humorous theatrical sketch. [2 definitions] |