beavertail

Noun

Meaning

(Canada, US) Any object like a beaver's tail, oval or tear-drop in plan, usually broad and flat; usually beaver-tail.

(Canada, US) A fried-dough pastry of such shape; usually beaver tail or Beaver Tail.
Coordinate term: elephant ear

A species of prickly pear cactus, Opuntia basilaris.

A gun grip of such shape.

The tail of a beaver.

Examples

The recent report of two dogs fighting with a coyote at Beavertail State Park is just the latest example of issues residents have been having with the wild animals. Source: Internet

While cutting brush at Beavertail State Park for tick prevention, workers uncovered a World War II defense called Battery Whiting, The Jamestown Press reported March 11, 2004. Source: Internet

With a neighbor’s promise to match $500,000 in donations, stewards of the Beavertail Lighthouse are in the midst of a bold capital campaign to raise $1 million by the end of 2017 for its perpetual endowment to maintain its buildings. Source: Internet

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