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telltale
[ tel-teyl ]
/ ˈtɛlˌteɪl /
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noun
adjective
that reveals or betrays what is not intended to be known: a telltale blush.
giving notice or warning of something, as a mechanical device.
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OTHER WORDS FROM telltale
telltalely, adverbWords nearby telltale
tell me, tell off, Telloh, tell on, tell someone where to get off, telltale, tell tales, tell time, tellurate, tellurian, telluric
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British Dictionary definitions for telltale
telltale
/ (ˈtɛlˌteɪl) /
noun
a person who tells tales about others
- an outward indication of something concealed
- (as modifier)a telltale paw mark
any of various indicators or recording devices used to monitor a process, machine, etc
nautical
- another word for dogvane
- one of a pair of light vanes mounted on the main shrouds of a sailing boat to indicate the apparent direction of the wind
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