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“THE Cay” Vocabulary. Chapters 13, 14, and 15. treacherous (adjective). dangerous. crevices (noun). A crack that makes an opening. stobs (noun). a post, stub, or stake. calico (noun). cotton cloth. scallops (noun). a small round shellfish found at the bottom of the ocean.
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“THE Cay” Vocabulary Chapters 13, 14, and 15
treacherous (adjective) • dangerous
crevices (noun) • A crack that makes an opening
stobs (noun) • a post, stub, or stake
calico (noun) • cotton cloth
scallops (noun) • a small round shellfish found at the bottom of the ocean
hurricane (noun) • a very strong storm with heavy rain and wind
surf (noun) • the breaking of sea as it hits the shore
slithering (adjective/verb) • to slide on a surface from side to side
receded (adjective/verb) • to withdraw or move back
flayed (adjective/verb) • to take off the outer skin (of a fish)