sabre-toothed tiger
sabre-toothed tiger noun: any of numerous species of extinct cat-like mammals, of the †Machairodontinae subfamily of the Felidae, characterized by massive, but short, legs and two large canine teeth, each about seven inches long and shaped like a sabre.

Noun
sabre-toothed tiger (plural sabre-toothed tigers)
- Any of numerous species of extinct cat-like mammals, of the †Machairodontinae subfamily of the Felidae, characterized by massive, but short, legs and two large canine teeth, each about seven inches long and shaped like a sabre.
- Synonyms:
- sabrecat, sabercat, sabre-tooth, sabretooth, sabre-toothed cat, saber-toothed cat
sabre-toothed tiger meaning in Tamil
sabre-toothed tiger in Tamil
- நமது பூமியில் காணப்படும்
Synonyms of sabre-toothed tiger
Forms of sabre-toothed tiger
| plural | sabre-toothed tigers |
|---|---|
| alternative US | saber-toothed tiger |
Questions about sabre-toothed tiger
- What does sabre-toothed tiger mean?
- Sabre-toothed tiger means any of numerous species of extinct cat-like mammals, of the †Machairodontinae subfamily of the Felidae, characterized by massive, but short, legs and two large canine teeth, each about seven inches long and shaped like a sabre.
- What is sabre-toothed tiger in Tamil?
- Sabre-toothed tiger in Tamil is நமது பூமியில் காணப்படும். See Sabre-toothed tiger meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is sabre-toothed tiger?
- Sabre-toothed tiger is a noun.
- What is the plural of sabre-toothed tiger?
- The plural of sabre-toothed tiger is sabre-toothed tigers.
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