beavertail

bea·ver·tail | \ ˈbē-vər-ˌtāl

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Definition of beavertail

: a low-growing prickly pear cactus (Opuntia basilaris) of the southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico having large usually pink or red flowers

Examples of beavertail in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The 783 Varmint features a 26-inch heavy barrel with a black oxide finish, laminated stock with a beavertail forend, an oversized bolt handle, and a Picatinny rail. — Richard Mann, Field & Stream, "The Best New Hunting Rifles from the 2019 SHOT Show," 23 Jan. 2019 The Type B strikes all the high notes, i.e. low bore-axis, light flat faced trigger, wrap around slide serrations and an extended beavertail. — John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, "Best Guns of the Decade," 2 Jan. 2020 That fact that these pastries also may be known as beavertails, shoesoles or flying saucers is what makes this crazy world of baking such fun. — Kim Ode, sacbee.com, "We’re all ears for British arlettes, a treat we know as elephant ears," 2 May 2017

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“Beavertail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beavertail. Accessed 21 Feb. 2020.

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