Often observed flicking its tongue, snakes use their forked tongue to smell the air. Snakes are ectotherms, meaning they must regulate their body temperature externally by sunning themselves or retreating to cool, shaded areas. Snakes hibernate during the winter. Snakes must shed their skin three to six times per year.
vanity noun [U]. âº the âpersonal âcharacteristic of being too âproud of and âinterested in yourself, esp. in âyour âappearance or âachievements. (Definition of vanity from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary Â© Cambridge University Press). See all translations.
The definition of sleek is someone or something that is smooth, glossy, shiny, well-groomed or sophisticated. Shiny and well-groomed hair is an example of hair that would be described as sleek. A shiny new sports car with clean lines is an example of a car that would be described as sleek. sleek.