antlers

[ˈæntlərz]

antlers Definition

a pair of bony, branching structures that protrude from the forehead of male deer, elk, and moose, and some female deer and caribou.

Using antlers: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "antlers" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The antlers on that elk are huge!

  • Example

    Deer shed their antlers every year.

  • Example

    The hunter mounted the buck's antlers on his wall.

Phrases with antlers

  • in someone's antlers

    in someone's way or causing them trouble

    Example

    I don't want to get in your antlers, but I think you're going the wrong way.

  • horn in on someone's antlers

    to interfere with someone's plans or activities

    Example

    I don't want to horn in on your antlers, but do you need any help with that project?

  • to deceive or cheat someone

    Example

    He put the antlers on me by selling me a broken car.

Origins of antlers

from Old French 'antiler', meaning 'before the eyelid'

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Summary: antlers in Brief

'Antlers' [ˈæntlərz] are bony, branching structures that protrude from the forehead of male deer, elk, and moose, and some female deer and caribou. They are often used for display and combat during mating season. Phrases like 'in someone's antlers' and 'horn in on someone's antlers' use 'antlers' to denote interference or trouble, while 'put the antlers on someone' means to deceive or cheat someone.