skulking

UK
/ˈskʌlkɪŋ/
US
/ˈskʌl.kɪŋ/
skulkinggerundium / partizip präsens
UK
/ˈskʌlkɪŋ/
US
/ˈskʌl.kɪŋ/
More precise label: present-participle adjective.
Übersetzungen
The skulking figure moved silently through the shadows.
Крадущаяся фигура бесшумно двигалась в тени.
Definitionen
Moving stealthily or furtively, often with an implication of cowardice or avoidance.
The skulking figure in the shadows made her uneasy as she walked home.
skulkingsubstantiv
UK
/ˈskʌlkɪŋ/
US
/ˈskʌlkɪŋ/
Gerund use meaning ‘the act of moving stealthily’; uncountable.
Definitionen
The act or practice of moving stealthily or keeping out of sight.
Their constant skulking around the estate soon drew the guard’s attention.
skulkverb

skulking

Gerundium

skulked
Präteritum
skulked
Partizip Perfekt
skulking
Gerundium
UK
/skʌlk/
US
/skʌlk/
Übersetzungen
The thief skulked in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to strike.
Вор крался в тени, ожидая подходящего момента для удара.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
Definitionen
To move stealthily or furtively.
The cat skulked through the shadows, unseen by the birds.
To hide or conceal oneself, often out of cowardice or fear.
He skulked behind the door, hoping not to be noticed by his boss.
skulksubstantiv
Definitionen
A group of foxes.
A skulk of foxes was spotted near the edge of the forest.
A person who moves stealthily or furtively.
The skulk was seen sneaking around the back of the building.
The act or an instance of skulking; a stealthy or furtive movement or concealment.
His skulk behind the bushes was quickly discovered.