stiff-tailed
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An animal with a tail that stays straight and does not bend
- adjective
- /ˈstɪfˌteɪld/
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de cola rígida
- The stiff-tailed duck is easily recognized by its upright tail feathers.
Examples
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Several species of stiff-tailed birds inhabit this wetland.
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A stiff-tailed lizard tends to move awkwardly compared to more flexible species.
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The stiff-tailed bird perched proudly on the branch.
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Many stiff-tailed species adapt well to their environments.
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The stiff-tailed duck is easily recognized by its upright tail feathers.
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Several species of stiff-tailed birds inhabit this wetland.
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A stiff-tailed lizard tends to move awkwardly compared to more flexible species.
How Stiff
Surface Forms
stiff-tailed positive
Morphology
Etymology
The word stiff-tailed is made from stiff ('not flexible') and tail ('the back part of an animal'). So it describes an animal whose tail stays stiff and does not bend, which is why a stiff-tailed duck is known for its upright tail feathers.