skin test |
any test for an allergy or disease by which a test substance is applied to the skin for a reaction. |
skintight |
fitting very closely to the body. |
skip |
to jump forward lightly by sliding and hopping on each foot alternately. [10 definitions] |
ski pants |
pants that fit closely at the ankles, worn for winter sports. |
skip count |
in mathematics education, to name every other number when counting; count by twos. |
skipjack |
any of various food fishes that leap above the surface of the water, such as the bluefish, bonito, or tuna. |
skiplane |
an airplane with skis for landing on and taking off from snow. |
ski pole |
a slender pole with a disk near the lower end and a strap or grip at the top for the hand, used in pairs by skiers. |
skipper1 |
the master or captain, esp. of a ship. [2 definitions] |
skipper2 |
one that skips. [2 definitions] |
skirl |
to produce shrill piercing tones, as of a bagpipe. [2 definitions] |
skirmish |
a minor or preliminary battle between small military units. [3 definitions] |
skirmisher |
a soldier who is part of a group stationed next to or in front of a larger battalion. Skirmishers take part in minor preliminary battles with enemy troops and serve to protect the larger body of their own troops. |
skirt |
a woman's or girl's garment that hangs from the waist. [7 definitions] |
ski run |
a slope, trail, or course for skiing. |
skit |
a short, usu. humorous theatrical sketch. [2 definitions] |
ski tow |
a kind of ski lift by which skiers clinging to a cable are pulled up the slope on their skis. |
skitter |
to skip, bounce, or glide lightly and quickly over a surface. [2 definitions] |
skittish |
easily startled or excited. [3 definitions] |
skive |
(chiefly British; informal) to be absent from school or work without having permission (often fol. by "off"); play hooky. [2 definitions] |
skoal |
to your health! (used as a drinking toast). |