lizard
0 antonyms and opposites of lizard, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A reptile with four legs, a long tail, and (usually) scaly skin, distinct from snakes.
How to use lizard
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French lesard, ultimately from Latin lacertus.
Full origin of lizard →Frequently asked questions
What does “lizard” mean?
The word “lizard” means a reptile with four legs, a long tail, and (usually) scaly skin, distinct from snakes. In plain terms, a small four-legged reptile with a long tail; also a hand gesture in an extended rock-paper-scissors game.
How do you pronounce “lizard”?
“Lizard” is pronounced LIHZ-uhd (/ˈlɪz.ɚd/ in IPA).
How do you use “lizard” in a sentence?
Here is “lizard” used in a sentence: “A lizard darted across the hot pavement.”
What part of speech is “lizard”?
“Lizard” is a noun.
Where does the word “lizard” come from?
The word “lizard” comes from Latin. From Old French lesard, ultimately from Latin lacertus.
Is “lizard” a common word?
“Lizard” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “lizard” have?
“Lizard” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a reptile with four legs, a long tail, and (usually) scaly skin, distinct from snakes.
What is the difference between a lizard and a snake?
A lizard is a reptile with four legs, a long tail, and usually scaly skin, while a snake lacks legs entirely. This difference in limbs is the key distinction that separates the two, even though both are reptiles.
What does lizard mean in rock-paper-scissors-lizard-Spock?
In the game rock-paper-scissors-lizard-Spock, lizard refers to a hand shape made by pinching the fingers together like a puppet mouth, used as one of the five possible moves.
Are all lizards scaly?
Most lizards have scaly skin, though the definition allows for exceptions, since not every lizard species has scales in the same way.