Antlers Meaning in English
word · lemma: antler
ˈæntɫɝz
ANT-lerz
ˈæntləz
ANT-luhz
Definition
Long, branched horns that grow on the heads of male deer and some related animals. They are usually shed and regrown each year.
Usage & Nuances
"Antlers" is always plural in normal use (a single branch is a tine). Used mainly in scientific, wildlife, or hunting contexts. Don't confuse with "horns" (permanent, on cattle, goats, etc.). Often connected to deer, elk, or moose.
Spanish: cuernos (de ciervo) - astasPortuguese (BR): galhadas (de cervo) - chifres (de cervo)Portuguese (PT): galhadas (de veado) - hastes (de veado)Chinese (Simplified): 鹿角Chinese (Traditional): 鹿角Hindi: सींग (हिरन के)Arabic: قرون الأيائلBengali: শিং (হরিণের) - শাখাবিশিষ্ট শিংRussian: рога (оленя) - ветвистые рогаJapanese: 枝角Vietnamese: gạcKorean: (사슴의) 뿔 - 가지뿔Turkish: geyik boynuzuUrdu: شاخیں (ہرن کی) - شاخ دار سینگIndonesian: tanduk bercabang (rusa) - tanduk rusa
Example Sentences
The deer has large antlers.
basic
Male elk grow new antlers every year.
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The hunter found a pair of antlers in the forest.
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His dog loves to chew on old antlers they find during walks.
natural
In winter, you might spot shed antlers lying on the ground.
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Those massive antlers make the moose look really impressive.
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