silvertip
ˈsɪlvərˌtɪp
Definition

Definition of silvertip - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
natureRarefir tree with silvery needlesRare
  • The silvertip fir stood tall in the forest.
balsam fir silver fir white fir
2.
marine lifeRareshark with white-tipped finsRare
  • Divers spotted a silvertip near the coral reef.
3.
bear speciesRareUSNorth American bear with silver-tipped furRareUS
  • A silvertip was spotted roaming the forest edge..
grizzly bear
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Images of silvertip

  • silvertip: fir tree with silvery needles
    fir tree with silvery needles
  • silvertip: shark with white-tipped fins
    shark with white-tipped fins
  • silvertip: North American bear with silver-tipped fur
    North American bear with silver-tipped fur

Origin of silvertip

English, silver (metal) + tip (end)

Examples of silvertip in a sentence

  • Gardeners often plant silvertips for their beauty.
  • A silvertip was seen swimming near the boat.
  • Researchers tagged a silvertip for the study.
  • The silvertip is known for its distinctive fur.
  • Silvertips are often found in mountainous regions.

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  1. French:sapin argenté, requin à pointes blanches, ...
  2. German:Silbertanne, Silberspitzenhai, ...
  3. Italian:abete argentato, silvertip, ...
  4. Spanish:abeto plateado, tiburón de puntas blancas, ...
  5. Portuguese:abeto prateado, tubarão-de-pontas-brancas, ...
  6. Chinese:银尖冷杉, 白鳍鲨, ...
  7. Japanese:シルバーチップ, 白ヒレサメ, ...
  8. Arabic:تَنُّوب ذُو إِبَر فِضِّيَّة, قِرْش أَبْيَض الأَطْراف, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֵשׁוּחַ כָּסוּף, כְּרִישׁ בַּעַל קְצָוֹת לְבָנִים, ...
  10. Russian:серебристая пихта, акула с белыми кончиками плавников, ...
  11. Ukrainian:срібляста ялина, акула-срібляста, ...
  12. Hindi:सिल्वरटिप देवदार, सिल्वरटिप, ...

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