Fantail

/ˈfænteɪl/

Translation of "fantail" into Russian

Noun

/ˈfænteɪl/

fantail

fantails pl

The fantail is a small bird known for its distinctive tail.

Веерохвостка - это маленькая птица, известная своим характерным хвостом.

кормовая часть

The ship's fantail was crowded with sailors.

Кормовая часть корабля была переполнена моряками.

Noun

/ˈfænteɪl/

A type of bird known for its fan-shaped tail, often found in Australasia and the Pacific islands.

The fantail flitted from branch to branch, its tail fanning out beautifully.

The overhanging stern deck or aftermost part of a ship (or, by extension, a similarly fan-shaped rear section of an aircraft or vehicle).

The sailors gathered on the fantail to watch the dolphins play in the wake.

A breed of domestic pigeon with a fan-shaped tail.

The fantail pigeon strutted around the coop, showing off its impressive tail feathers.

A variety of fancy goldfish with a broad, fan-shaped caudal fin.

The aquarium housed several bright orange fantails.

A small auxiliary rotor mounted at right angles to the sails of a traditional windmill, used to keep the sails facing into the wind.

The old smock mill's fantail whirred as a gust shifted the direction of the breeze.

Verb

/ˈfænteɪl/

To spread out or cause to spread out in the shape of a fan.

The peacock fantailed its feathers to impress a mate.

Adjective

/ˈfænteɪl/

Having or characterized by a fan-shaped tail.

The fantail pattern on the kite made it stable in the wind.