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Any one of the numerous species of reptiles belonging to the order Lacertilia; sometimes, also applied to reptiles of other orders, as the Hatteria.
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relatively long-bodied reptile with usually two pairs of legs and a tapering tail
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1. Any of numerous reptiles of the suborder Sauria or Lacertilia, characteristically having a scaly elongated body, movable eyelids, four legs, and a tapering tail. 2. To not score runs for your pitcher. ex. The Reds lizarded Ramirez and handed him his 500th loss after only giving up two runs.
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Lizards are reptiles of the order Squamata, which they share with the snakes (Ophidians). They are usually four-legged, with external ear openings and movable eyelids. Species range in adult length from a few centimeters (some Caribbean geckos) to nearly three meters (Komodo dragons).
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A piece of rope with thimble or block spliced into one or both of the ends.
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A piece of timber with a forked end, used in dragging a heavy stone, a log, or the like, from a field.
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A short length of rope with an eye spliced into the end to hold another rope in position, as in the case of the mainsail's lower brails. Also known as a STIRRUP.
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