pointed tail

Venomous rear appendage

A pointed tail is a tail that tapers to a sharp or narrow tip, as seen on many reptiles, rodents, and fish.

The phrase is descriptive rather than technical—any tail ending in a point rather than a blunt or rounded end qualifies: The lizard's pointed tail helped it balance on branches.

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Opposites
tail shape/tip geometry

pointed tailflat tail

Wide, level rear appendage

fan tail · docked tail · bushy tail · forked tail · prehensile tail

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G