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saber-toothed

/ˈseɪ.bər tuːθt/

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adjective

/ˈseɪ.bər tuːθt/C2formalscientific
  • ruОписывает вымершее животное, наиболее известное как саблезубый тигр (смилодон), характеризующееся длинными изогнутыми клыками.

Describes an extinct animal, most famously the saber-toothed tiger (Smilodon), characterized by its long, curved canine teeth.

  1. Having saber-like teethB2formal

    Describes an animal, especially a prehistoric cat, that has long, curved, sharp canine teeth resembling sabers.

    ruСаблезубый

    • The saber-toothed tiger was a formidable predator of the Ice Age.
    • Fossils of saber-toothed cats have been found in many parts of the world.
    • The museum displayed a complete skeleton of a saber-toothed animal.
Forms
  • more saber-toothed comparative form
  • most saber-toothed superlative form