Associations to the word «Skinner»

Wiktionary

SKINNER, noun. Someone who skins animals.
SKINNER, noun. One who deals in skins, pelts, or hides.
SKINNER, proper noun. A surname​.
SKINNER BOX, noun. (behavioral sciences) A box or cage in which a subject (usually an animal) may be isolated from outside influences and studied; used in operant conditioning experiments where the subject can operate a lever to obtain a reward or avoid a painful shock.

Dictionary definition

SKINNER, noun. United States actor (1858-1942).
SKINNER, noun. United States actress noted for her one-woman shows (1901-1979).
SKINNER, noun. United States psychologist and a leading proponent of behaviorism (1904-1990).
SKINNER, noun. A person who prepares or deals in animal skins.
SKINNER, noun. A worker who drives mules.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats