Skewbald — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈskyü-ˌbȯld/ skew·bald

Meaning & Definition of Skewbald

Skewbald (adjective)

  1. marked with patches of white and any other color but black

Skewbald (noun)

  1. a skewbald horse

Skewbald (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in mottled, pied

    similar: mottled, parti-color, piebald, pied, pinto, dappled, marbled, shaded, banded, barred, brindled, streaked, striated, chromatic, colorful, kaleidoscopic, motley, multicolored, polychromatic, polychrome, rainbow, varicolored, varied, variegated, checkered, dotted, patterned, plaid, striped, flecked, specked, speckled, spotted, bichrome, bicolored, dichromatic, trichromatic, tricolor, two-tone
    opposite: monochromatic, monochrome, monochromic, self, self-colored, solid, achromatic, neutral

Skewbald (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in bay, black

    similar: bay, black, buckskin, chestnut, dun, palomino, pinto, roan, sorrel, charger, courser, cow pony, cutting horse, galloper, hack, hackney, mount, packhorse, prancer, quarter horse, racehorse, saddle horse, trotter, warhorse, workhorse, cob, dobbin, jade, plug, skate, bronco, mustang, pony, colt, filly, foal, gelding, mare, stallion, equid, equine, horse, nag, steed

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Skewbald

The most common words with a similar meaning to Skewbald:

mottled, parti-color, piebald, pied, pinto, dappled, marbled, shaded, banded, barred, brindled, streaked, striated, chromatic, colorful, kaleidoscopic, motley, multicolored, polychromatic, polychrome, rainbow, varicolored, varied, variegated, checkered, dotted, patterned, plaid, striped, flecked, specked, speckled, spotted, bichrome, bicolored, dichromatic, trichromatic, tricolor, two-tone, bay

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Skewbald

Words with the opposite meaning of Skewbald:

monochromatic, monochrome, monochromic, self, self-colored, solid, achromatic, neutral

Origin & Etymology of Skewbald

skewed (skewbald) + bald

First known use: 1654

Frequently Asked Questions about Skewbald

What does "Skewbald" mean?

"Skewbald" means marked with patches of white and any other color but black. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: marked with patches of white and any other color but black. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Skewbald"?

Other words for "Skewbald" include mottled, parti-color, piebald, pied, pinto, dappled, marbled and shaded. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Skewbald" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Skewbald"?

There are 82 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Skewbald". Common alternatives include mottled, parti-color, piebald, pied, pinto, dappled, marbled, shaded, banded and barred.

What is the opposite of "Skewbald"?

Antonyms of "Skewbald" include monochromatic, monochrome, monochromic, self, self-colored, solid, achromatic and neutral.

Is "Skewbald" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Skewbald" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Skewbald"?

"Skewbald" is pronounced /ˈskyü-ˌbȯld/ and divided into syllables as skew·bald.

What is the origin of the word "Skewbald"?

"Skewbald" comes from skewed (skewbald) + bald. First known use: 1654.

What is another word for "Skewbald" meaning "as in mottled, pied"?

When "Skewbald" (adjective) means as in mottled, pied, synonyms include mottled, parti-color, piebald, pied, pinto and dappled. Opposites in this sense include monochromatic, monochrome, monochromic and self.