도마뱀붙이속의 파충류를 통칭하는 말로, 발바닥의 특수한 흡착 패드를 이용해 매끄러운 표면을 잘 기어오르며 소리를 내는 것이 특징이다.
A nocturnal and often highly vocal lizard which has adhesive pads on the feet to assist in climbing on smooth surfaces, widespread in warm regions.
예문:
"The gecko scurried across the ceiling with ease thanks to its specialized toe pads."
"We heard the distinctive chirping sound of a gecko coming from behind the bookshelf."
"Many geckos lack eyelids and instead clean their eyes by licking them with their tongues."