teravots

Teravots is a term found in Baltic-language contexts, particularly in Estonian, where it functions primarily as a proper noun. It literally combines terav, meaning sharp, with ots, meaning end or point, and can be interpreted as "sharp end." The form is more common in onomastic practice than as a standard common noun.

In practical use, teravots appears mainly as a surname or as part of place names in historical or regional sources. As a surname, it would be among the many Estonian names derived from natural features or descriptive adjectives. As a toponymic element, teravots may reflect a landscape feature such as a pointed rock, a ridge, or a trail feature that stood out to early mapmakers or travelers. There is no fixed, universal meaning associated with teravots beyond these onomastic uses.

In linguistic references, teravots is not a widely attested lexical item with a general definitional scope in Estonian or other Baltic languages, and it is not recognized as a technical term in science or industry. When encountered in texts, it is typically treated as a proper noun.

See also: Estonian language; Ots; Terav.