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?

• put the antlers on someone

  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.