skunk
skunk
living beings wild animals noun
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skunk with Russian translation
skunk usage examples
Если почувствует угрозу, скунс выпустит сильный запах.
If threatened, the skunk will spray a strong smell.
Скунс может забрызгать неприятным запахом.
The skunk can spray a bad smell.
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skunk belongs to the topic "Wild Animals". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
skunk synonyms
What's the difference between skunk / polecat / ferret / weasel / stink badger / mink
A different mustelid (European polecat); in some US dialects 'polecat' is used colloquially for a skunk, but biologically distinct.
In Britain you'll more likely hear 'polecat' than 'skunk' for the native mustelid.
A domesticated mustelid kept as a pet or used for hunting; not typically associated with spraying like a skunk.
She keeps a ferret in a cage, whereas skunks are wild animals.
A small wild mustelid; generic term for several species (not a skunk) with different behavior and appearance.
A weasel darted under the shed; it isn't a skunk and doesn't spray in the same way.
A Southeast Asian mammal (Mydaus) that emits a foul smell like skunks; biologically distinct and less known in English.
Stink badgers produce a pungent odor, like skunks, but live in parts of Asia.
A semi-aquatic mustelid (Neovison/Mustela) often associated with fur farming; different habits and habitat from skunks.
Farmed mink are valued for fur; they are not skunks and live near water.
A tree-dwelling mustelid (genus Martes); biologically different and more characteristic of forests in Eurasia/North America.
A marten lives in woodland and is quite different from a skunk in appearance and behavior.
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How to pronounce skunk and what this word means
skunk means skunk. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce skunk
/ˈskʌŋk/
skunk translation
skunk
skunk examples
If threatened, the skunk will spray a strong smell.
skunk transcription
/ˈskʌŋk/, /ˈskʌŋk/
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skunk meaning: what does it mean?
living beings wild animals noun
skunk pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
skunk is pronounced as /ˈskʌŋk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
skunk definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
If threatened, the skunk will spray a strong smell. Translation: Если почувствует угрозу, скунс выпустит сильный запах.
Is skunk part of Wild Animals vocabulary?
Yes, skunk can be learned in the Wild Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is skunk part of Living Beings vocabulary?
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