slink (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /slɪŋk/
Definition
slink means a furtive sneaking motion. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
a cow that slinks her calf
The article uses slink to mean a furtive sneaking motion.
The teacher asked students to find slink in the reading.
How to Use slink
- a/the slink (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a slink."
- slink in context (usage pattern)
- Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked slink in context before translating it."
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