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sabertooths

/ˈseɪbərtuθs/

Meanings
noun
A sabertooth tiger

Examples :

"The tar pits trapped many animals, including mammoths and sabertooths. "
animal history archaeology

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including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

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fossils noun

/ˈfɒsɪlz/ /ˈfɑːsəlz/

The mineralized remains of an animal or plant.

"The museum displayed fossils of dinosaurs that lived millions of years ago. "

Illustration canine

canine noun

/kəˈnaɪn/

Any member of Caninae, the only living subfamily of Canidae.

"The veterinarian specializes in treating the common ailments of the canine, such as fleas and ear infections. "

Illustration saber

saber noun

/ˈseɪ.bɚ/ /ˈseɪ.bə(ɹ)/

A light sword, sharp along the front edge, part of the back edge, and at the point.

"The fencing instructor demonstrated how to hold the saber, showing the sharp front edge and the pointed tip. "

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tiger noun

/ˈtaɪɡə/ /ˈtaɪɡɚ/

Panthera tigris, a large predatory mammal of the cat family, indigenous to Asia.

"The zookeeper carefully watched the tiger pacing in its enclosure. "

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ancient noun

/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

A person who is very old.

"The ancient librarian was known for her vast knowledge of history. "

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incredibly adverb

/ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbli/

(manner) In an incredible manner; not to be believed.

"The teacher's presentation was incredibly engaging; everyone listened intently. "

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sabertooth noun

/ˈseɪbərtuːθ/

A sabertooth tiger

"The museum had a huge skeleton of a sabertooth. "

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animals noun

/ˈæn.ɪ.məlz/

In scientific usage, a multicellular organism that is usually mobile, whose cells are not encased in a rigid cell wall (distinguishing it from plants and fungi) and which derives energy solely from the consumption of other organisms (distinguishing it from plants).

"A cat is an animal, not a plant. Humans are also animals, under the scientific definition, as we are not plants."

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trapped verb

/træpt/

To physically capture, to catch in a trap or traps, or something like a trap.

"to trap foxes"

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mammoths noun

/ˈmæməθs/

Any species of the extinct genus Mammuthus, of large, usually hairy, elephant-like mammals with long curved tusks and an inclined back, which became extinct with the last retreat of ice age glaciers during the late Pleistocene period, and are known from fossils, frozen carcasses, and Paleolithic cave paintings found in North America and Eurasia.

"Scientists study the bones of mammoths to learn about life during the Ice Age. "

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animal noun

/ˈænɪməl/

In scientific usage, a multicellular organism that is usually mobile, whose cells are not encased in a rigid cell wall (distinguishing it from plants and fungi) and which derives energy solely from the consumption of other organisms (distinguishing it from plants).

"A cat is an animal, not a plant. Humans are also animals, under the scientific definition, as we are not plants."