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  1. 1. v. i. To hide, or get out of the way, in a sneaking manner; to lie close, or to move in a furtive way; to lurk. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A number of foxes together. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. Alt. of Skulker Source: opted
  4. 4. v. lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner Source: wordnet
  5. 5. v. avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill Source: wordnet
  6. 6. v. move furtively Source: wordnet
  7. 7. To hide, or get out of the way, in a sneaking manner; to lie close, or to move in a furtive way; to lurk. "Want skulks in holes and crevices." W. C. Bryant. Discovered and defeated of your prey, You skulked behind the fence, and sneaked away. Dryden. A number of foxes together. Wright. One who, or that which, skulks. Source: webster
  8. 8. To hide, or get out of the way, in a sneaking manner; to lieclose, or to move in a furtive way; to lurk. "Want skulks in holesand crevices." W. C. Bryant.Discovered and defeated of your prey, You skulked behind the fence,and sneaked away. Dryden. Source: adambom

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