Fantail

/fˈɑːnte‍ɪl/

/ˈfænˌteɪɫ/

[noun]

Fantail

[NOUN]

a breed of domesticated pigeon characterized by its fan-shaped tail

What is a "fantail"?

A fantail is a captivating breed of domestic pigeon cherished for its unique and elegant appearance. Known for its distinct fan-shaped tail, which opens up in a graceful display, the fantail possesses a certain charm that sets it apart. With a small to medium-sized body, short beak, and bright, expressive eyes, these pigeons exhibit a range of colors and patterns, including white, black, blue, red, or a combination of hues. The fantail's exquisite feathering is smooth and sleek, accentuating its refined features. Renowned for its graceful and buoyant flight, the fantail often indulges in aerial acrobatics, showing off its agility and maneuverability. As an intelligent and social bird, it forms strong bonds with its human caretakers and fellow pigeons. Fantails are highly sought after as exhibition birds due to their striking appearance and elegant movements.

a decorative feature typically found on the gable or apex of a roof, resembling the spread tail feathers of a fan

Examples

1. Despite his name, he's actually part of the fantail family of birds, rather than the wagtails.

2. His pep talk to the men doesn’t seem to work, but when a couple of the men raise the colors on the fantail, they cheer and go back on board to work.

3. one to two and a half then you can expect both from Like the Micro VCS as well as like the fantail road investors probably One or two meetings right

4. So to do that, we had the two depth-charge racks in the fantail, and then we also had that depth-charge projectors, four on each side of the ship.