whitetail

/ˈhwɪtˌteɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of deer with white undersides, particularly the white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus).

“During the hunting season, many outdoorsmen venture into the woods in search of a whitetail buck.”

2. noun

A white-tailed deer, especially a male.

“The whitetail deer roamed freely through the forest, its white tail bobbing up and down as it bounded away.”

3. verb

To hunt for or kill whitetail deer.

“Many hunters in the region go whitetail hunting every fall.”

Synonyms

  • deer
  • white-tailed deer

Antonyms

  • antelope
  • elk