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Meaning of "gecko" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GECKO

From Malay ge'kok, of imitative origin.
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PRONUNCIATION OF GECKO

gecko  [ˈɡɛkəʊ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GECKO

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Gecko is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GECKO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

gecko

Gecko

Geckos are lizards belonging to the infraorder Gekkota, found in warm climates throughout the world. They range from 1.6 to 60 cm. Most geckos cannot blink, but they often lick their eyes to keep them clean and moist. They have a fixed lens within each iris that enlarges in darkness. Geckos are unique among lizards in their vocalizations. They use chirping sounds in social interactions with other geckos. They are the most species-rich group of lizards, with about 1,500 different species worldwide. The New Latin gekko and English "gecko" stem from the Indonesian-Malay gēkoq, which is imitative of the sound the animals make. All geckos, excluding the Eublepharidae family, lack eyelids and instead have a transparent membrane, which they lick to clean. Nocturnal species have excellent night vision; their eyes are 350 times more sensitive to light than the human eye. Most gecko species can lose their tails in defense, a process called autotomy. Many species are well known for their specialized toe pads that enable them to climb smooth and vertical surfaces, and even cross indoor ceilings with ease.

Definition of gecko in the English dictionary

The definition of gecko in the dictionary is any small insectivorous terrestrial lizard of the family Gekkonidae, of warm regions. The digits have adhesive pads, which enable these animals to climb on smooth surfaces.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GECKO


dekko
ˈdɛkəʊ
Dulbecco
dʌlˈbɛkəʊ
echo
ˈɛkəʊ
Greco
ˈɡrɛkəʊ
pre-echo
priːˈɛkəʊ
Prosecco
prəˈsɛkəʊ
re-echo
riːˈɛkəʊ
reco-reco
ˈrɛkəʊˈrɛkəʊ
secco
ˈsɛkəʊ
seco
ˈsɛkəʊ
subecho
ˈsʌbˌɛkəʊ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GECKO

gearing
gearless
gearshift
gearwheel
geason
geat
Geber
Gebrselassie
gebur
geck
GED
gedact
geddit
gedeckt
gee
gee up
gee whiz
gee-gee
gee-whiz
geebag

WORDS THAT END LIKE GECKO

bucko
chocko
decko
jocko
mud gecko
shacko
sicko
socko
thicko
wacko
whacko
yucko

Synonyms and antonyms of gecko in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «gecko» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GECKO

Find out the translation of gecko to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of gecko from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «gecko» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

壁虎
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

gecko
570 millions of speakers

English

gecko
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

छिपकली
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أبو بريص
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

геккон
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

gecko
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

টিকটিকি সরীসৃপ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

gecko
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Gecko
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

gecko
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ヤモリ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

도마뱀
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Gecko
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

con cắc kè
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பல்லி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गीको
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

geko
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

geco
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

gekon
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

гекон
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

gecko
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

gecko
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

gecko
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

gecko
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

gekko
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of gecko

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GECKO»

The term «gecko» is very widely used and occupies the 21.216 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GECKO» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about gecko

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GECKO»

Discover the use of gecko in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to gecko and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Leopard Gecko: Your Happy Healthy Pet
There's lots to know before you bring home a gecko, and this guide fills you in with information on: Choosing your Leopard gecko Must-have supplies Setting up and equipping your vivarium Feeding, handling, and caring for your pet Breeding ...
Frank Indiviglio, 2007
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Go to Sleep, Gecko!: A Balinese Folktale
The author of The Girl Who Wore Too Much retells the folktale of the gecko who complains to the village chief that the fireflies keep him awake at night but then learns that in nature all things are connected.
‎2006
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A Gecko for Luck: 18 years in Indonesia
Amusing and interesting events from his private and professional life during those years make this book historically interesting and also humorous reading for anyone who is interested in getting to know Indonesia off the beaten tourist ...
Horst H. Geerken, 2013
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The Leopard Gecko: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
The Leopard Gecko offers: Completely up-to-date resources including top Web sites of interest to Leopard Gecko owners Information on how to choose the right Leopard Gecko for you An introduction to the exciting variations of Leopard Geckos ...
Lyle Puente, 2000
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The Gecko: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
This book explores appropriate housing for geckos, how to feed geckos and what you can do to keep your lizard in the best of health.
Audrey Pavia, 1998
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Endangered Wildlife and Plants of the World
The voice of the gecko is one of its most unique features. It has the ability to vocalize more than most other lizards, usually in the form of chirps or squeaks, to defend themselves. Males also use the voice to establish dominance of a particular ...
Marshall Cavendish Corporation, 2001
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Geckos: Everything about Selection, Care, Nutrition, ...
A few gecko species are diumal. These day-active types include some of the most brilliantly colored members of the family — for example, many day geckos ( Phetsumas). As captives, geckos need warm temperatures (variable by species), live ...
‎1995
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The Chameleon Wore Chartreuse: A Chet Gecko Mystery
Chet Gecko loves a good mystery.
Bruce Hale, 2001
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This Gum for Hire: From the Tattered Casebook of Chet Gecko, ...
For use in schools and libraries only. To save his own skin, private eye Chet Gecko sets out to solve the mystery of Emerson Hicky Elementary School's disappearing football players.
Bruce Hale, 2003
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The Leopard Gecko Manual: Includes African Fat-Tailed Geckos
From the authoritative author on reptile and amphibian care comes this revised and updated version of The Leopard Gecko Manual.
Philippe De Vosjoli, Roger Tremper, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GECKO»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term gecko is used in the context of the following news items.
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Straight-Talking, Patriotic, and Constantly Under Fire: Is Donald …
Most people, at least in the UK, will struggle to believe that the bouffanted TV personality and Gordon Gecko caricature could ever be a ... «Breitbart News, Jul 15»
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Company Shares of Google Inc. Rally 1.6% | Insider Trading Report
Effective August 6, 2014, Google Inc acquired Tinker Square Inc. Effective August 22, 2014, Google Inc acquired Gecko Design Inc. Effective ... «Insider Trading Report, Jul 15»
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HELP WANTED: Employment Opportunities in Greenwich … - Patch
Executive Chef Gecko Hospitality - Greenwich, CT Company Description: Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality and its dedicated Franchise Partners ... «Patch.com, Jul 15»
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Stowaway gecko found in suitcase
A second gecko in the space of two weeks has been accidentally brought to south Wales by a holidaymaker. A member of the public found the ... «BT.com, Jul 15»
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8-Question Quiz to Test Your Gecko Smarts
Close to 900 species of gecko are known to exist. If you're considering getting one as a pet, search for rescued geckos at Reptile Rescue ... «Care2.com, Jul 15»
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Firefox Moves to Eliminate XUL, Discusses How to Rebuild
Firefox is made of two primary components: the rendering engine (Gecko) and the UI. These discussions center around the UI which is made ... «InfoQ.com, Jul 15»
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Brand Lesson: 'Spokescreatures' Often Work Better Than …
GEICO, also an acronym for Government Employees Insurance Company, began using the Gecko in TV commercials in 2000. As with AFLAC ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
8
Texas Banded Gecko
The Texas Banded Gecko (Coleyx brevis) can be observed in arid to semi-arid regions of southern and western Texas, primarily along the Rio ... «Plainview Daily Herald, Jul 15»
9
Guide to Gulfport's Gecko Season
The year you get your Gecko on. You don't get it. You don't even pretend to get it. Geckos dressed in Mardi Gras fashion? A gecko parade? «Creative Loafing Tampa, Jul 15»
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Ngahere gecko transferred from Belmont Quarry to Mana Island
Winstone Aggregates tranferred 23 Ngahere geckos from an area marked for extension at Belmont Quarry to Mana Island over the weekend. «Voxy, Jul 15»

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