Definitions for ringtail

ringtail ring·tail

Spelling: [ring-teyl]
IPA: /ˈrɪŋˌteɪl/

Ringtail is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 232 anagrams from letters in ringtail (agiilnrt).

Definitions for ringtail

noun

  1. any phalanger of the genus Pseudocheirus, having the prehensile tail curled into a ring.
  2. cacomistle.
  3. Also called ringsail. Nautical. a narrow studdingsail set abaft a gaff sail, especially a spanker, upon spears extending beyond the gaff and boom.

adjective

  1. ring-tailed.

Origin of ringtail

First recorded in 1530-40; ring1 + tail1

Examples for ringtail

ringtail stared, the light reflected from his bright little eyes.

In the shallows where it had spread over its low banks, ringtail found an abundance of food and fed daintily.

ringtail's mouth watered afresh, but he moved not so much as a muscle.

ringtail tried in every way to gain his freedom but the chain was strong.

His comfortable home was gone, but ringtail was not one to complain.

As has been mentioned, ringtail was extremely fond of bright objects.

ringtail Pete was conscious of the other's wistful look, and laughed; for his battle with life had taught him generosity.

Ringteal or ringtail is the female of the Circus cyaneus or hen-harrier, another species of falcon.

ringtail circled with him, always presenting a formidable front.

ringtail had, also, another habit which annoyed Pal greatly.

Word Value for ringtail
Scrable

9

Words with friends

12

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