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skulking
UK
/ˈskʌlkɪŋ/
US
/ˈskʌl.kɪŋ/
UK
/ˈskʌlkɪŋ/
US
/ˈskʌl.kɪŋ/
More precise label: present-participle adjective.
Translations
The skulking figure moved silently through the shadows.
Крадущаяся фигура бесшумно двигалась в тени.
Additional translations
Definitions
The skulking figure in the shadows made her uneasy as she walked home.
UK
/ˈskʌlkɪŋ/
US
/ˈskʌlkɪŋ/
Gerund use meaning ‘the act of moving stealthily’; uncountable.
Definitions
Their constant skulking around the estate soon drew the guard’s attention.
skulking
Gerund
skulked
Past Simple
skulked
Past Participle
skulking
Gerund
UK
/skʌlk/
US
/skʌlk/
Translations
The thief skulked in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to strike.
Вор крался в тени, ожидая подходящего момента для удара.
Additional translations
Definitions
The cat skulked through the shadows, unseen by the birds.
He skulked behind the door, hoping not to be noticed by his boss.
Definitions
A skulk of foxes was spotted near the edge of the forest.
The skulk was seen sneaking around the back of the building.
His skulk behind the bushes was quickly discovered.