sky
sky Lexical Profile
sky Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The expanse of air and space overhead as seen from the earth, in which clouds, the sun, the moon, and stars appear.
"The evening sky turned a brilliant shade of crimson as the sun dipped below the horizon."
A prevailing climate, weather condition, or atmospheric state (often used in the plural).
"The meteorological forecast predicts clear skies and mild temperatures throughout the weekend."
• verb
To hit, kick, or throw a ball high into the air (especially in sports such as cricket, baseball, or soccer).
"The striker skied the penalty kick high over the crossbar in the final minute of the match."
To hang a painting high up on a gallery wall above eye level, where it is difficult to view.
"The exhibition curator skied the amateur landscape paintings near the ceiling to leave prime wall space for the featured portraits."
• Rhymes for sky
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Old Norse 'ský', meaning 'cloud', which gradually replaced the native Old English word 'heofon' (heaven) as the standard term for the upper atmosphere during the Middle English period.
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