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fantail Definition

fan·tail (fan′tāl′)

noun

  1. a part, tail, or end spread out like an opened fan
  2. Naut.
    1. the overhanging portion of the stern on some ships
    2. the part of the main deck at the stern
  3. Zool. any of various birds with a very broad tail, as a variety of pigeon

fantail Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • hold: The boat shaped cap with a gallery held a 6 bladed fantail, underneath was the striking chain wheel and tailpole.

Adjective modifier

  • bladed: The six bladed fantail along with a sack chute were on the ladder, which led up to a leanto porch.
  • yellow-bellied: Yellow-bellied Fantail - Rhipidura hypoxantha In 1999 up to 2 were seen on four dates at the Summit Marsh at Doi Inthanon.
  • pied: Pied Fantail ( 1 ), KS reserve 203.

Modifies a noun

  • dove: Add excitement and symbolism to your big day by releasing our two white fantail doves from a heart shaped basket.

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