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plural geckos also geckoes
: any of numerous small chiefly tropical and nocturnal insectivorous lizards (family Gekkonidae)
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The fans produce 4,000 lb (1,814 kg) of downforce at a dead stop, giving it about as much grip as a gecko on sticky paper.
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New Atlas, 14 Apr. 2025
The discovery highlights the gecko’s ability to remain active in cold and windy conditions.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
This tiny creature is a Namib sand gecko (Pachydactylus rangei), a desert-dwelling marvel that stays incredibly small even into adulthood.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Now, scientists have developed a new kind of anti-slip polymer that sticks to ice, inspired by the humble gecko.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 4 Feb. 2025
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New Atlas, 14 Apr. 2025
The discovery highlights the gecko’s ability to remain active in cold and windy conditions.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
This tiny creature is a Namib sand gecko (Pachydactylus rangei), a desert-dwelling marvel that stays incredibly small even into adulthood.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Now, scientists have developed a new kind of anti-slip polymer that sticks to ice, inspired by the humble gecko.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Gecko.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gecko. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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gecko
noun
plural geckos or geckoes
: any of numerous small harmless chiefly tropical lizards that eat insects and are active at night
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