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ringtail

/ring-teyl/US // ˈrɪŋˌteɪl //UK // (ˈrɪŋˌteɪl) //

铃尾,尾巴,铃尾鱼,铃木

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : any phalanger of the genus Pseudocheirus, having the prehensile tail curled into a ring.
    • : cacomistle.
    • : Also called ringsail. Nautical. a narrow studdingsail set abaft a gaff sail, especially a spanker, upon spears extending beyond the gaff and boom.
adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : ring-tailed.

Examples

  • Stealthily though Ringtail advanced, sharp eyes noted his approach.

  • In the shallows where it had spread over its low banks, Ringtail found an abundance of food and fed daintily.

  • The next night found Ringtail entirely recovered from his adventure and once more abroad.

  • Ringtail was free to continue his way homeward, limping slightly but proud of his victory.

  • A few nights later Ringtail met with a strange adventure, one which left him thoroughly puzzled.