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pintail

/pɪnˈteɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does pintail mean?

noun

A type of duck with a long, pointed tail feather, or a type of bird's tail feather. A pintail is also a type of sailboat with a long, narrow hull.

Example

"The pintail duck swam across the pond, its long tail feather striking."

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