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Meaning of fantail
The primary meaning of the word "fantail" refers to a type of bird, specifically the fantail bird, known for its distinctive fan-shaped tail.
Etymology of fantail
The word "fantail" is derived from the shape of the bird's tail, which resembles a fan.
The term "fantail" has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the bird and its distinctive tail feathers.
The word is thought to have originated from the combination of "fan" and "tail", likely due to the bird's unique tail shape.
Synonyms
fan
tail
plumage
feather
fin
appendage
extension
prolongation
trailer
streamer
pennant
banner
flag
wing
pinion
flight feather
coverts
rectrices
remiges
alula
patagium
pinnule
vane
web
flight
aeronautics
aviation
aerodynamics
glider
soaring
swooping
diving
fluttering
flapping
beating
oscillating
vibrating
quivering
trembling
shuddering
wavering
undulating
rippling.
Definitions
- A small bird with a fan-shaped tail, typically found in New Zealand and Australia.
- A type of bird characterized by its distinctive tail feathers, which are long and narrow, with a fan-like shape.
- In nautical contexts, a fantail can also refer to a type of stern ornament or decoration on a ship.
Usage Examples
- The fantail bird is known for its acrobatic flight and distinctive fan-shaped tail.
- The fantail's tail feathers are long and narrow, with a fan-like shape that is highly prized by birdwatchers.
- In some cultures, the fantail is considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity.
Antonyms
short-tailed
stub-tailed
tailless
finless
wingless
flightless
grounded
stationary
motionless
still
static
rigid
stiff
unyielding
inflexible
straight
linear
flat
blunt
rounded
shapeless
formless
amorphous.