Definitions for Gaskin

Gaskin gas·kin

Spelling: [gas-kin]
IPA: /ˈgæs kɪn/

Gaskin is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 114 anagrams from letters in Gaskin (agikns).

Definitions for Gaskin

noun

  1. the part of the hind leg of a horse, or other hoofed mammal, between the stifle and the hock.
  2. gaskins, Obsolete. hose or breeches; galligaskins.
  3. a gasket.

Origin of Gaskin

First recorded in 1565-75; perhaps shortened form of galligaskins

Examples for Gaskin

The gaskin is the part of the leg immediately above the hock and bounded at the rear by the hamstring.

She is the only midwife for whom an obstetric maneuver has been named (gaskin maneuver).

Mrs. gaskin's designs for children's books show a quaint fancy and ornamental feeling characteristic of the school.

The well-fed gaskin, who formed one of the group, made a bob.

At that moment the dignified voice of gaskin came from the forward pontoon.

From below came the clanging of gaskin's gong announcing dinner.

gaskin was the first man who came in reach of the wrathful American.

Book-illustration is with Mrs. gaskin, as with many members of the school, only a part of craftsmanship.

Madden pushed back his figures as gaskin entered with a tray.

Midwives in this country may be rare, but they hold the key to improving maternal health, says Ina May gaskin.

Word Value for Gaskin
Scrable

11

Words with friends

13

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