English Explanatory Dictionary

boattail

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The progressively narrowing rear end of a bullet or ballistic missile that is designed to reduce drag
  2. A large grackle or blackbird (Quiscalus major), found in the Southern United States.

Word forms

boattail boattails boat-tail

Etymology

From boat + tail.

Synonyms

boattail grackle
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