HyperDic: wilkins

English > 3 senses of the word Wilkins:
NOUNperson Wilkins, Roy WilkinsUnited States civil rights leader (1901-1981)
person Wilkins, George Hubert WilkinsAustralian who was the first to explore the Arctic by airplane (1888-1958)
person Wilkins, Maurice Wilkins, Maurice Hugh Frederick WilkinsEnglish biochemist who helped discover the structure of DNA (1916-2004)
Wilkins > pronunciation
Soundswih'lkihnz
Rhymesbuckskins ... twins / Twins: 13 rhymes with ihnz...
English > Wilkins: 3 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningUnited States civil rights leader (1901-1981).
SynonymRoy Wilkins
Instance ofcivil rights leader, civil rights worker, civil rights activistA leader of the political movement dedicated to securing equal opportunity for members of minority groups
SpanishRoy Wilkins, Wilkins
English > Wilkins: 3 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningAustralian who was the first to explore the Arctic by airplane (1888-1958).
SynonymGeorge Hubert Wilkins
Instance ofexplorer, adventurersomeone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
English > Wilkins: 3 senses > noun 3, person
MeaningEnglish biochemist who helped discover the structure of DNA (1916-2004).
SynonymsMaurice Wilkins, Maurice Hugh Frederick Wilkins
Instance ofbiochemistsomeone with special training in biochemistry
SpanishMaurice Hugh Frederick Wilkins, Maurice Wilkins
CatalanMaurice Hugh Frederick Wilkins, Maurice Wilkins

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