noun, verb ·1 syllable ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of skein form-of, plural

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of skein form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

All synonyms

animal fiberartificial fiberbevycapillamentcharmcilium

Example

More examples

"Skeins of geese were flying back to the mudflats at sunset."

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