pointy
Example Sentences
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A tail poked out of one end, and the other end grew ears and a pointy little snout and made a tiny squeak.
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They’ve stood the longtime food pyramid on its pointy head, instead promoting lots of meat and whole milk foods over a healthier diet grounded in whole grains and vegetables.
From Los Angeles Times
There were girls with ears that were long and pointy, and they wore flowers for earrings.
From Literature
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Mrs. Mull poked her pointy face out from under the brim of her yellow sunbonnet.
From Literature
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Looking up, he saw the dragon swooping toward him, its pointy red wings stretched to the full.
From Literature
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