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scissor-tailed

/ˈsɪz.ər.teɪld/

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adjective

/ˈsɪz.ər.teɪld/formal
  • ruОписывает птицу или животное, у которого длинный раздвоенный хвост, напоминающий раскрытые ножницы.

Describes a bird or animal that has a long, forked tail resembling open scissors.

  1. Having a deeply forked tailC1formal

    Describes a bird whose tail is deeply forked, resembling open scissors.

    ruС раздвоенным хвостом

    • The scissor-tailed flycatcher is known for its elegant flight.
    • We spotted a scissor-tailed bird during our nature walk.
    • The scissor-tailed shape helps with agile maneuvering in the air.

    Synonymsswallow-tailed

Forms
  • more scissor-tailed comparative form
  • most scissor-tailed superlative form