1. a bird with a broad, fan-shaped tail
2. the rear overhang of a ship’s stern
Usage: nautical
3. a breed of domestic pigeon with a large, spread tail

Examples

• The fantail flycatcher spread its distinctive tail feathers while hunting insects.
• We watched a beautiful fantail dart between the branches in the garden.
• The ship’s fantail provided a good viewing platform for passengers.
• The captain stood on the fantail watching the wake behind the vessel.
• She raised prize-winning fantail pigeons at the local fair.
• The fantail’s elaborate tail display impressed the judges at the bird show.