beavertail

noun — 6 senses

beavertail

noun

Etymology From beaver + tail.

1

Canada, US Any object like a beaver's tail, oval or tear-drop in plan, usually broad and flat; usually beaver-tail.

2

Canada, US A fried-dough pastry of such shape; usually beaver tail.

3

A species of prickly pear cactus, Opuntia basilaris.

4

A gun grip of such shape.

5

A kind of wetsuit having a flap that passes over the crotch and is fastened at the front.

6

The tail of a beaver.

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