Synonyms for

Antler

Verb / ˈæntlɜ: / Another word for antler — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a branching bony structure that protrudes from the front of a deer's head and is shed annually

Synonyms & similar words

horn tine prong spike projection branch burr velvet rack beam tusk talon claw nail hoof foot paw flipper fin wing

Example sentences

  1. The antlers on the deer's head were very large and impressive.
  2. The antlers of a male deer can grow up to six feet long.
  3. The deer sheds its antlers every year and grows new ones.
  4. The antlers are used by the deer to defend themselves and to attract mates.
  5. The hunters were excited to find a deer with such beautiful antlers.

Quotes

  • 'The deer’s antlers remind us that even when our friends wander far from us, they are still a part of us and will always be', by Ellen Brenneman
  • 'The antlers of a deer are one of the most beautiful creations of nature', by Paul Oxton
  • 'The antlers of a deer are the only substance in the world that can’t be eaten by fire', by John Steinbeck

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