pintail
pintail Lexical Profile
pintail Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A widely distributed dabbling duck (Anas acuta) found across North America, Europe, and Asia, characterized by its elegant profile and the long, slender, pointed central tail feathers of the male.
"During the autumn migration, large flocks of pintails gather in the shallow coastal wetlands to feed."
A type of surfboard design that tapers to a sharp point at the rear, crafted to provide maximum control and stability when riding large, steep, or fast waves.
"The surfer paddled out on a pintail to better handle the powerful, hollow waves of the winter swell."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From the English words 'pin' and 'tail', directly referencing the characteristic long, pointed central tail feathers of the male bird. First recorded in the late 16th century.
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