Definitions for ringtails

ringtails ring·tail

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

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

You can make 487 anagrams from letters in ringtails (agiilnrst).

Definitions for ringtails

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 ringtails

First recorded in 1530-40; ring1 + tail1

Examples for ringtails

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

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

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

ringtail circled with him, always presenting a formidable front.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for ringtails
Scrable

9

Words with friends

12

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