silvertip
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- noun
- /ˈsɪlvərˌtɪp/
- US
- While hiking in the mountains, we spotted a magnificent silvertip bear grazing near a stream.
Examples
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The hiker spotted a silvertip foraging near the riverbank.
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Many tourists hope to see a silvertip in the wild.
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Due to habitat loss, sightings of the silvertip have become less frequent in some regions.
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Wildlife photographers often seek out the impressive silvertip in remote mountain valleys.
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The silvertip is a majestic creature.
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The wildlife photographer captured stunning images of the silvertip as it roamed through the tall grass.
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During our camping trip, we learned that the silvertip bear is known for its distinctive silver-tipped fur.
Synonyms
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A large brownish-gray bear in western North America with a hump on its shoulder
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A large, powerful brown bear that lives in mountains and forests in western North America
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A large strong brown bear that lives in western North America called a grizzly bear
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A large brown bear called the grizzly that lives in western North America
A large brown bear with light fur on its head in the mountains of western North America
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Silvertip is made from two simple English parts, silver ('silver') and tip ('end' or 'point'). It names a kind of brown bear whose fur has light, silvery tips, so the word helps you picture the shiny ends of its hair.