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- skatole/ˈskeɪ.təʊl/A foul-smelling organic compound (C₉H₉N) found in feces and produced by the bacterial decomposition of proteins in the intestines.nounC1
- skaw/skɔː/A variant spelling of 'scaw', meaning a low cape, headland, or promontory, especially in Orkney and Shetland dialects.nounVery Rare / Obsolete
- skean/skiːn/A historical term for a long, single-edged dagger or knife, especially one of Celtic origin.nounC2 (Very Low Frequency / Archaic)
- skean-dhu/ˌskiːən ˈduː/A small, single-edged dagger traditionally worn as part of Scottish Highland dress, tucked into the top of the kilt hose.nounVery Low
- skeat/skiːt/A surname, most notably referring to Walter William Skeat, a 19th-century English philologist and etymologist.nounVery low
- skedNot applicable (non-standard). Mimics informal AmE pronunciation: /skɛd/.Informal, dialectal, or humorous spelling of 'schedule'.nounVery Low
- skedaddle/skɪˈdæd.əl/to depart quickly or hurriedly; to run away, fleenounverbverb-intransitiveRare/Informal
- skedaddler/skɪˈdæd.lər/A person who runs away or flees hastily, especially from a situation of danger, duty, or difficulty.nounRare / Archaic
- skee/skiː/A variant spelling of "ski", primarily referring to the winter sport equipment or activity.nounVery Low (Specialized/Obsolete)
- skeena/ˈskiːnə/A proper noun referring to a major river in British Columbia, Canada, and by extension, the geographical region surrounding it.nounVery Low
- skeet/skiːt/A sport of shooting at clay targets thrown into the air from two fixed points.nounC2
- skeeter/ˈskiːtə/A colloquial or dialect term for a mosquito.nounC1
- skeeve/skiːv/To feel intense disgust or revulsion towards someone or something; to be repulsed.nounverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveLow to Mid
- skeg/skɛɡ/A vertical projection or fin at the stern of a boat or surfboard, used for directional stability.nounLow
- skeif/skiːf/A handful, a sheaf, or a measure of something; something that is hastily or carelessly done.nounExtremely Low / Obsolete
- skein/skeɪn/A length of thread or yarn, loosely coiled and knotted.nounC1
- skeleton/ˈskel.ɪ.tən/The internal framework of bones in a human or animal body that provides structure, support, and protection.adjectivenounB1
- skeleton car/ˈskel.ɪ.tən ˌkɑː(r)/A bare-bones, minimalist vehicle, often only consisting of a chassis, wheels, engine, and basic controls, without a full body or interior fittings.nounLow / Specialized
- skeleton key/ˌskel.ɪ.tən ˈkiː/A key designed to open many different locks, typically by having the central part of the bit cut away.nounC1
- skeletonize/ˈskel.ɪ.tə.naɪz/To reduce something to its basic or essential structure by removing all non-essential parts.verbverb-transitiveC2
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