ringtail
Also called ringsail. Nautical. a narrow studdingsail set abaft a gaff sail, especially a spanker, upon spears extending beyond the gaff and boom.
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How to use ringtail in a sentence
Stealthily though ringtail advanced, sharp eyes noted his approach.
Followers of the Trail | Zoe MeyerIn the shallows where it had spread over its low banks, ringtail found an abundance of food and fed daintily.
Followers of the Trail | Zoe MeyerThe next night found ringtail entirely recovered from his adventure and once more abroad.
Followers of the Trail | Zoe Meyerringtail was free to continue his way homeward, limping slightly but proud of his victory.
Followers of the Trail | Zoe MeyerA few nights later ringtail met with a strange adventure, one which left him thoroughly puzzled.
Followers of the Trail | Zoe Meyer
British Dictionary definitions for ringtail
/ (ˈrɪŋˌteɪl) /
Also called: ring-tailed cat another name for cacomistle
Also called: ringtail possum Australian any of several possums having curling prehensile tails used to grasp branches while climbing
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