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• noun (Context 1)
Any of several large, fast-flying swifts (family Apodidae, particularly in the genus Hirundapus) native primarily to Asia and Australasia, characterized by stiff, sharp feather shafts that project like needles from the end of their tail.
Usage Example
"The white-throated spinetail is renowned among ornithologists as one of the fastest flying birds in level, powered flight."
Strongest
spinetail
Weak
swift
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Needletail. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/needletail