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skulk

UK
/skʌlk/
US
/skʌlk/
skulk about

Translations

skulkverb
skulked
Past Simple
skulked
Past Participle
skulking
Gerund
UK
/skʌlk/
US
/skʌlk/
se faufilerSe déplacer en cachette, avec discrétion.
The cat skulked through the shadows, unseen by the birds.
Le chat s’est faufilé dans l’ombre, sans être vu par les oiseaux.
Additional translations
se cacherSurtout avec l’idée de se dissimuler par peur, lâcheté ou méfiance.
Synonyms
lurk
hide
creep
slink
prowl
sneak
skulknoun
skulks
pl
UK
/skʌlk/
US
/skʌlk/
bandeTerme de zoologie pour un groupe de renards.
A skulk of foxes was spotted near the edge of the forest.
Une bande de renards a été aperçue près du bord de la forêt.
rôdeurPersonne qui se déplace furtivement.
The skulk was seen sneaking around the back of the building.
Le rôdeur a été vu en train de se faufiler à l’arrière du bâtiment.
Additional translations
dissimulationSens abstrait : action de se cacher ou de se dissimuler furtivement.
Synonyms
lurker
fugitive
stalker
shadower
sneak

Definitions

skulkverb
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.
skulknoun
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.
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