1. a small lizard with a smooth, shiny body and short legs, found in warm regions worldwide

Examples

• The blue-tongued skink is a popular pet reptile.
• We spotted a small skink sunning itself on the rock.
• The skink quickly disappeared under the fallen leaves.
• Many skink species can detach their tails when threatened.
• The garden skink is common in suburban areas.
• She studied the behavior of desert skinks for her research.