8.3 Vocabulary

Front

Length

Back

The distance from the end of one thing to the other end.

Front

Propel

Back

To push something forward.

Front

Sleek

Back

Smooth and straight in shape.

Front

Downy

Back

Small, soft feathers.

Front

Slither

Back

To move by sliding on the ground.

Front

Webbed

Back

Having skin between the toes, like a duck's foot.

Front

Nectar

Back

A sweet liquid produced by flowers that attracts insects and birds.

Front

Sprint

Back

To run very quickly for a short distance.

Front

Scales

Back

Thin, flat plates that cover the skin of some animals, like fish.

Front

Feathers

Back

The soft, light covering of birds.