razor-backed
Definition
Adjective: 1. Having a sharp, narrow, or ridged back. This describes an animal (or sometimes an object) whose back forms a distinct, thin, and often high ridge, resembling the blade of a razor.
Usage
- This word is primarily used as a descriptive term in zoology and animal husbandry to specify a physical trait, most famously associated with a type of feral hog.
- It is a compound adjective, typically placed before the noun it modifies (e.g., a razor-backed hog).
Examples
- The razor-backed hog moved through the underbrush with surprising speed.
- We spotted a razor-backed whale, its dorsal fin cutting through the water.
- (Descriptive) The old mare was lean and razor-backed from years of hard work.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used metaphorically to describe any narrow, sharp ridge, though this is less common.
- The razor-backed mountain range dominated the horizon.
Variants and Related Words
- Razorback (noun): The more common form, specifically referring to a type of feral hog () with a sharp ridged back, native to the southern United States. It is also the name for a species of whale (the fin whale) and is used as a mascot for several sports teams.
- A herd of razorbacks rooted near the riverbank.
Synonyms
- Ridged-backed
- Sharp-backed
- Keel-backed (used for certain reptiles)
Antonyms
- Broad-backed
- Flat-backed
- Level-backed
Adjective
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having a sharp narrow back
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a razor-backed horse
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razorback hogs
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