Definition of "beavertail"

(Canada, US) Any object like a beaver's tail, oval or tear-drop in plan, usually broad and flat; usually beaver-tail.  examples

(Canada, US) A fried-dough pastry of such shape; usually beaver tail or Beaver Tail.  examples

A species of prickly pear cactus, Opuntia basilaris.  examples

A gun grip of such shape.  examples

The tail of a beaver.  examples