Sky
WordNet

noun


(1)   The atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

verb


(2)   Throw or toss with a light motion
"Flip me the beachball"
"Toss me newspaper"
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Etymology


From from , from .

Noun



  1. A cloud.
  2. The atmosphere above a given point, especially as visible from the ground during the day.
    That year, a meteor fell from the sky.
  3. The part of the sky which can be seen from a specific place or at a specific time; its condition, climate etc.
    I lay back under a warm Texas sky.
    We're not sure how long the cloudy skies will last.
  4. Heaven.
    This mortal has incurred the wrath of the skies.
  5. Also used to represent pornographic material.

Usage notes


Usually the word can be used correctly in either the singular or plural form, but the plural is now mainly poetic.
 
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