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Topic: Nature

squill

IPA: /skwɪl/

KK: /skwɪl/

noun

Definition: A type of bulbous plant found in Eurasia and Africa, known for its narrow leaves and bell-shaped flowers that can be blue, white, or pink. The dried parts of this plant have been used in medicine and as rat poison.

Example: The garden was filled with beautiful squills blooming in various colors.

squilla

IPA: /ˈskwɪlə/

KK: /ˈskwɪlə/

noun

Definition: A type of marine crustacean known for its strong claws and ability to burrow in the sea floor, often found in shallow waters.

Example: The squilla is known for its vibrant colors and powerful grip, making it a fascinating creature to observe.

squirrel

IPA: /ˈskwɪrəl/

KK: /ˈskwɪrəl/

noun

Definition: A small to medium-sized rodent that typically has a bushy tail and is known for climbing trees. They are often seen in parks and forests, gathering nuts and seeds.

Example: I saw a squirrel running up the tree with an acorn in its mouth.

transitive verb

Definition: To hide or store something for future use, often in a secretive way.

Example: She squirreled away her savings for a rainy day.

squirrelfish

IPA: //ˈskwɪrəlˌfɪʃ//

KK: /ˈskwɪrəlˌfɪʃ/

noun

Definition: A type of small, brightly colored fish found in warm ocean waters, known for its large eyes and spiny fins.

Example: The diver spotted a squirrelfish hiding among the coral reefs.

squirreling

IPA: /ˈskwɪr.əl.ɪŋ/

KK: /ˈskwɜrəlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of storing things for future use, similar to how squirrels gather food when it is plentiful to save for later when it is not.

Example: She spent the weekend squirreling away supplies for the winter.

verb

Definition: To hide or store something away for future use, similar to how a squirrel collects and saves food.

Example: She is squirreling away money for her vacation next year.

squirrelling

IPA: /ˈskwɪr.əl.ɪŋ/

KK: /ˈskwɪrəlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of storing or hoarding items, often in preparation for future use, similar to how squirrels gather food.

Example: During the winter, many animals engage in squirrelling to ensure they have enough supplies.

verb

Definition: To store or hide something away for future use, often in a secretive manner, similar to how a squirrel hides nuts.

Example: She is squirrelling away money for her vacation next year.

squirt

IPA: /skwɜrt/

KK: /skwɜrt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To release liquid in a quick, forceful stream.

Example: The child loves to squirt water from the hose during summer.

noun

Definition: A small jet or stream of liquid that is forced out of a container or instrument.

Example: He gave the plant a squirt of water from the bottle.

transitive verb

Definition: To force a liquid to come out in a thin stream from a small opening.

Example: She decided to squirt some ketchup on her fries.

squish

IPA: /skwɪʃ/

KK: /skwɪʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a soft, squishing sound, often like something wet or soft being pressed or squeezed.

Example: The mud began to squish under my feet as I walked through the puddle.

noun

Definition: A sound made when something soft is pressed or crushed, often producing a wet or mushy noise.

Example: The squish of the mud under my boots made me laugh.

transitive verb

Definition: To press or squeeze something so that it becomes flat or changes shape, often making a soft sound.

Example: She squished the bug with her shoe.

squishy

IPA: /ˈskwɪʃi/

KK: /ˈskwɪʃi/

adjective

Definition: Having a soft and yielding texture, often moist or damp, that can be easily squished or compressed.

Example: The squishy toy was fun to squeeze and play with.

stable

IPA: /ˈsteɪ.bəl/

KK: /ˈsteɪbəl/

adjective

Definition: Not easily changed or likely to fall apart; steady and reliable.

Example: The bridge is stable enough to support heavy trucks.

intransitive verb

Definition: To live in a building where horses are kept.

Example: The horses stable in the barn during the winter months.

noun

Definition: A building where domestic animals, especially horses and cattle, are kept and fed.

Example: The horses were kept in a large stable near the farm.

transitive verb

Definition: To put or keep something in a building where horses are kept.

Example: The farmer decided to stable the horses for the night to protect them from the storm.

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