sharp-tailed

sharp-tailed
\\ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English sharpe tayled, from sharpe, sharp, adjective, sharp + tayled, tailed tailed
1. : having a pointed tail
2. : having acuminate tail feathers

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sharp-tailed «SHAHRP TAYLD», adjective.
having a sharp-pointed tail or tail feathers.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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