whiptail

/ˈwɪpˌteɪl/
noun
  1. A type of lizard with a long, thin tail that looks like a whip.
    • The whiptail darted across the hot desert sand.
    • Whiptails are known for their speed and long tails.
    • We spotted a whiptail hiding under a rock near the trail.
  2. A type of fish with a long, slender tail.
    • Whiptails are often found in warm ocean waters.
    • A whiptail swam gracefully near the coral reef.
    • The fisherman caught a whiptail off the coast of Florida.