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词汇 dewlap
释义 dewlap
noun[ C ]
uk /ˈdʒuː.læp/ us /ˈduː.læp/
a fold of loose skin that hangs under the throat of some animals such as some cows or dogs; also used to refer to a similar fold of skin on a person: (牛或狗颈部下面的)下垂的皮肤
The bloodhound's long dewlap and floppy ears help to catch the scent as its nose passes over the ground.
What is annoying as you get older is that your mouth turns down and you get dewlaps.
 
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The lizard's extended pink dewlap is likely a defensive display because of the close presence of people.
A magnificent red bull with a dewlap stretched like a sail under his jaw lifted his head.
The dogs have facial wrinkles that continue under the chin and down the neck to form a prominent dewlap.
Their Malay name signifies "forest ox", and they differ from the smaller oxen principally by the low- hanging dewlap.
As you age, to go with your grey hairs, paunch, crow's-feet and dewlap you may also develop migraines and gum disease.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

The head & neck of non-human animals
antler
beak
bill
cockscomb
comb
crest
crested
crop
horned
jaw
muley
muzzle
neck
nose
pouch
proboscis
scruff
sucker
wattle
Examples from literature

He was a very large bull, whose black shaggy mane and dewlaps nearly brushed the short prairie grass beneath him. 
In doing so he noticed for the first time Dick's stitches in the hound's dewlap and shoulders. 
The bulls and cows likewise have dewlaps hanging down almost to the ground. 

Examples of dewlap


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Within this definition, caruncles in birds include wattles (or dewlaps), snoods and earlobes.
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Often, when an intruder is in the area, the anole raises its spine, fans its dewlap, and does push-ups accompanied by intermittent ultrasonic hisses.
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It is a large bird, with a weight of up to 9 kg, and is known for its ponderous appearance and large dewlaps.
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They have a dewlap, or gular flap, which can also be extended.
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The neck should be free of throatiness or dewlap.
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This bird has drab plumage, with a red dewlap.
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It has a red dewlap and reddish legs.
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They have a large powerful head, with loose folds of skin and a double dewlap on the neck.
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Within this definition, caruncles in birds include wattles, dewlaps, snoods and earlobes.
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Examples of these are the usage of dewlaps and crests in lizards, dinosaurs and birds.
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Males have a large dewlap that extends into the abdominal region.
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It has a fairly large head for its body size, and a dewlap which is larger in males than females.
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The neck is moderately long, bulky and strong, without dewlap.
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If a predator approaches, the male extends his dewlap and runs away.
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The ridge on the back is less developed, and bulls have a larger dewlap on the throat.
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