HyperDic

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
Rhymescollins / Collins ... twins / Twins: 11 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
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