whitetail

noun

white·​tail ˈ(h)wīt-ˌtāl How to pronounce whitetail (audio)

Examples of whitetail in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Understanding Deer Densities and Property Carrying Capacities Some areas of the whitetail’s range have much higher deer densities than others. Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2024 Pinpoint the Best Grub Early-season whitetails carry over their pre-season habits, and much of their activity revolves around food sources this time of year. Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 5 Sep. 2024 That includes everything from wildlife diseases to invasive carp, from doe permits to trout stamps — and trying to keep hunters and anglers happy about walleyes, whitetails and waterfowl. John Myers, Twin Cities, 9 June 2024 Yost's office says the deer stands out as the largest typical whitetail in Ohio, with remarkable antler uniformity. Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 17 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for whitetail 

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Word History

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of whitetail was in 1872

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“Whitetail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whitetail. Accessed 10 Oct. 2024.

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whitetail

noun
white·​tail ˈhwīt-ˌtāl How to pronounce whitetail (audio)
ˈwīt-
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