Meaning basking
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basking1742, present participle adjective from bask (v.). Basking shark is recorded from 1769.
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baskingrelax in warmth and light.
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baskingThe behavior of a cold-blooded animal lying in the sun to increase its body temperature.
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basking - the activity where a butterfly rests with outstretched wings in the sunshine in order to absorb as much heat as possible.
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baskingbutterflies bask in the sun when their body temperature becomes too low that they cannot fly. They sun themselves on rocks or warm surfaces (e.g. road) with outstretched wings in order to absorb as much heat as possible.
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