Birdmouthed

/ˈbɜrdmaʊðt/ adjective

Having a mouth or opening shaped like a bird's beak; characterized by a narrow, pointed opening or protrusion.

Compound of 'bird' (Old English 'brid'), 'mouth' (Old English 'múð'), with adjectival suffix '-ed'. Technical term used in woodworking and construction to describe specific joint shapes.

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