skulker

Meanings

• noun

  Enemy soldier or person who sneaks around to avoid detection or confrontation.

  - "The skulker moved quietly through the forest, avoiding detection."
  - "The skulker attacked the enemy camp under cover of darkness."
  - "The spy was a skilled skulker, able to blend in with any crowd."

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Variants

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skulk , skulked , skulker , skulkers , skulking , skulks

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Etymology

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From Old English sculcian, meaning 'to creep, skulk'.

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Trivia

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1. The word skulker is often used in military contexts to describe enemy soldiers who avoid direct confrontation.

2. In some cultures, the skulker is seen as a symbol of cunning and resourcefulness.

3. The term skullduggery is related to the word skulker and refers to underhanded or deceitful behavior.

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Related Concepts

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1. stealth: The ability to move quietly and avoid detection.

2. sneak: To move quietly and secretly, especially to enter a place unobserved.

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Culture

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In literature, the skulker is often portrayed as a sneaky or cowardly character. In some stories, the skulker may be a hero who uses stealth to outwit enemies or a villain who uses deceit to achieve their goals.

How to Memorize "skulker"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person moving quietly and hiding from view to remember the meaning of skulker.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word skulker with the image of a sneaky or cowardly person to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sneaky Kulk' to remember the meaning of skulker.

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