Definition

A type of shark or hummingbird that has white tips on its fins or feathers.

Example

The oceanic whitetip shark is known for its distinctive appearance and is often found in warm waters.

Conversation

Did you know that the whitetip reef shark is commonly found in tropical waters?

Really? I had no idea they were so widespread.

Yeah, they're pretty fascinating creatures to learn about.

I should read more about them; they sound interesting!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Whitetip is formed from "white" (from Old English "hwita", meaning bright or light in color) and "tip" (from Old English "tipa", meaning the end or point of something). The word "whitetip" refers to something that has a bright or light-colored end or point.

Memory Tip

Think of something that has a 'bright' ('white') 'end' ('tip') — that's why whitetip describes an object with a light-colored tip.

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