long-snouted
5.3
Having a longer nose than other animals of the same kind
- adjective
:
de hocico largo
- Many species of long-snouted fish can be found in the shallow waters of the river, where they hunt for small prey.
Examples
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The long-snouted anteater is known for its unique feeding habits, using its elongated snout to reach into narrow spaces.
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In this sense, they looked like long-snouted crocodiles.
Academic text (2001) -
The long-snouted variety of the jackrabbit can be easily identified by its distinctive facial structure compared to other rabbits.
Synonyms
longnose
vslong-snouted
5.3
Having a long nose that sticks out
emphasizes being longer than others of the same type
snouted
vslong-snouted
5.3
Having a long nose like an anteater
focuses on length compared with similar animals rather than mere prominence
9.9
Having a long, narrow nose
refers to relative length without the narrow shape or technical register
7.9
Having a longer mouth or face than similar animals
concerns front nose length compared to peers, not jaw length
Antonyms
How Long
long-snouted
5.3
short-snouted
6.0
Surface Forms
long-snouted positive
Morphology
Etymology
Long-snouted comes from long ('long') and snout ('nose of an animal'), so it describes an animal with a nose that is longer than normal. Think of an anteater or a crocodile using its long snout to reach food in small places.
