squaretail

[ skwair-teyl ]

noun

1. any of several fishes of the genus Tetragonurus, inhabiting deep waters of tropical and temperate seas, having a squarish tail tails and an armor of tough, bony scales.

Word History and Origins

Origin of squaretail¹

First recorded in 1835–45; square + tail ¹

Example Sentences

“We tracked both sides of the public land along Squaretail Brook, all the way down that hillside to where it runs into the Beal River.”

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“You know, my dad and I are going back out to scout Squaretail Brook again early on Sunday.”

From Literature

I study the fake wood pattern in the closest cafeteria table and try not to show how much I suddenly wish I could be scouting Squaretail Brook with him.

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“The police were nice enough. They got it that he was picking me up to go hunting. They just had to hold the truck overnight for ‘security purposes,’ but at least they gave us a ride to the woods around Squaretail Brook so we could go hunting, and my dad and I had a great time anyway.

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