English to English Dictionary

Skewer

A long, thin piece of metal or wood used to hold pieces of food together, especially when cooking.

Skid row

An impoverished city district characterized by rundown housing, cheap bars, and a high population of homeless people or vagrants.

Skiff

A small, light boat that is typically rowed or sailed.

Skill

The ability to do something well, usually gained through training or experience.

Skill-development

The process of improving or acquiring new skills through practice, education, or training.

Skilled

Having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform a certain activity or task very well.

Skillion

A roof that has a single slope, typically used in modern architecture.

Skimmed

Describing milk from which the cream has been removed.

Skimming

The act of reading or glancing through a text quickly to understand its main ideas.

Skimpiest

Very small in size or amount; insufficient.

Skin

The outer covering of the body of a person or animal.

Skin Science

The scientific study of the skin, including its structure, function, and diseases.