Dewlap
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdu.læp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dewlap is a noun meaning The pendulous skin under the neck of an ox, or a similar feature on any other animal.
Meaning
The pendulous skin under the neck of an ox, or a similar feature on any other animal.
More Meanings
- The sagging flesh on the throat of an elderly human.
Example Sentences
He ended up looking at himself in the mirror. His image stared back at him. He was developing a dewlap - a definite dewlap. He waggled under his chin scornfully with his fingers.
1901 – 1902, Arthur Conan Doyle, The Hound of the Baskervilles Fire burst from its open mouth, its eyes glowed with a smouldering glare, its muzzle and hackles and dewlap were outlined in flickering flame.
Word Forms
- dewlaps
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wattle, shawl, lappet, underlock, lappel, lapelle.
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