Definitions for gecko
ˈgɛk oʊgeck·o

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. geckonoun

   any of various small chiefly tropical and usually nocturnal insectivorous terrestrial lizards typically with immovable eyelids; completely harmless

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1. geckonoun

   Any lizard of the family Gekkonidae. They are small, carnivorous, mostly nocturnal animals with large eyes and adhesive toes enabling them to climb on vertical surfaces.

2. Etymology: From gekok, for the sound they make when moving.

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1. Gecko

   Gecko is a song by Dutch DJ and producer Oliver Heldens. It was released worldwide as a digital download on Beatport on 30 December 2013. It received a mainstream release as a digital download on 13 January 2014 in the Netherlands. The song has charted in Belgium and the Netherlands. It was written and produced by Oliver Heldens.

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1. gecko

   A gecko is a small to medium-sized species of lizard that is known for its unique adaptations such as adhesive toe pads that enable it to climb smooth and vertical surfaces, and even cross indoor ceilings with ease. Most geckos are nocturnal and they are notable for their distinct vocalizations, which are used in various forms of communication. They are found in warm climates all over the world and are commonly kept as pets.

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1. Geckonoun

   any lizard of the family Geckonidae. The geckoes are small, carnivorous, mostly nocturnal animals with large eyes and vertical, elliptical pupils. Their toes are generally expanded, and furnished with adhesive disks, by which they can run over walls and ceilings. They are numerous in warm countries, and a few species are found in Europe and the United States. See Wall gecko, Fanfoot

2. Etymology: [Cf. F. & G. gecko; -- so called from the sound which the animal utters.]

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1. Gecko

   Geckos are lizards belonging to the infraorder Gekkota, found in warm climates throughout the world. They range from 1.6 cm to 60 cm. Most geckos cannot blink. 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 approximately 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. These antics are well-known to people who live in warm regions of the world, where several species of geckos make their home inside human habitations. These species become part of the indoor menagerie and are often welcome guests, as they feed on insects, including mosquitoes. Unlike most lizards, geckos are usually nocturnal and are great climbers.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Gecko

   gek′ō, n. one of a family of small dull-coloured lizards called Geckotidæ. [Malay gēkoq.]

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How to pronounce gecko?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of gecko in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of gecko in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of gecko in a Sentence

1. Ardian Jusufi:

   If an eagle were to land on a branch it would slow down with its wings so that the speed was almost zero and then it just touches down. It's a graceful landing that requires a lot of control. The gecko does the exact opposite of that.

2. Walter Federle:

   If a human, for example, wanted to climb up a wall the way a gecko does, we ’d need impractically large sticky feet -- and shoes in European size 145 or Walter Federle size 114.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=gecko
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Gecko
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gecko
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gecko
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=gecko
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=gecko
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=gecko