naked-tailed
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Definition
Adjective 1. Having a tail that is hairless: Describes an animal whose tail lacks fur, hair, or a significant covering, often exposing the skin.
Examples
- The naked-tailed armadillo is a small mammal found in South America.
- Some species of rats are described as naked-tailed due to their scaly, hairless tails.
- The museum's display included a specimen of a naked-tailed fruit bat.
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in formal, scientific, or zoological contexts to classify and describe specific animal species. It is a compound adjective formed by combining "naked" (exposed, without covering) and "tailed" (having a tail).
Variants and Related Words
- Naked (adj): Without covering or clothing; exposed.
- The tree stood naked after losing its leaves.
- -tailed (suffix): Used to form adjectives describing the type of tail an animal has.
- long-tailed, short-tailed, ring-tailed
Synonyms
- Hairless-tailed
- Bare-tailed
Antonyms
- Bushy-tailed
- Hairy-tailed
- Fur-tailed
Adjective
- having a tail that is hairless