skewbald
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈskjuːbɔːld/
KK: /ˈskjuːbɔːld/
adjective
Definition
Describing an animal, especially a horse, that has white patches on a coat of a different color, but not black.
Example
The skewbald horse trotted gracefully across the field.
Conversation
Have you seen that new horse at the farm?
Yeah, I heard it's a beautiful skewbald color.
It really stands out compared to the others.
I can't wait to see it in person!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
piebald
spotted
dappled
Antonyms
solid
uniform
monochrome
noun
Definition
A type of animal, particularly a horse, that has a coat with large patches of white and another color, usually brown or black.
Example
The skewbald horse trotted gracefully across the field.
Conversation
Did you see that skewbald horse at the fair yesterday?
Yes! It was so beautiful with its unique colors.
I love how skewbald horses have such a striking appearance.
Root Explanation
Skewbald is formed from "skew" (from Middle English *skewen*, meaning to turn or twist) and "bald" (from Old English *beald*, meaning white or light-colored). The term describes a horse that has a coat of two colors, typically with white and another color, where the white patches are irregularly shaped or skewed.
Memory Tip
Think of a horse with a coat that has 'twisted' or 'skewed' patterns of color, where 'bald' refers to the white patches. This helps you remember that 'skewbald' describes a horse with irregular white markings.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.