: one of the paired deciduous solid bony processes that arise from the frontal bone on the head of an animal of the deer family
also
: a branch of an antler
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The unicorn itself, however, became less and less likely as various horns, tusks, and antlers in such collections were more accurately attributed to verifiable species like narwhals, rhinos, gnus, and other species.
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 5 Apr. 2025
The zany, sometimes nonsensical lyrics, written by Pete Wentz, were paired with an equally quirky music video, telling the story of a guy with antlers crushing on a girl whose dad hates him for it.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The tool was typically used to shape bones, antlers, and wood.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Another key is focusing on wintering areas, places where the deer spend a majority of their time and are most likely to drop their antlers.
—Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2025
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 5 Apr. 2025
The zany, sometimes nonsensical lyrics, written by Pete Wentz, were paired with an equally quirky music video, telling the story of a guy with antlers crushing on a girl whose dad hates him for it.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The tool was typically used to shape bones, antlers, and wood.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Another key is focusing on wintering areas, places where the deer spend a majority of their time and are most likely to drop their antlers.
—Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for antler
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“Antler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antler. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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