noun
- plural of whiptail; lizards of the family Teiidae characterized by long, thin tails
Usage: zoology
Examples
- The desert whiptails darted quickly across the hot sand.
- Researchers studied the behavior of several whiptail species.
- Whiptails are known for their incredible speed and agility.
- The zoo’s reptile exhibit featured colorful whiptails from South America.
- Many whiptails can regenerate their tails if they break off.
- The biologist identified three different whiptail species in the area.