1. a type of duck with a long, pointed tail, especially the northern pintail

Examples

• The pintail is a common waterfowl found in North America.
• We spotted a flock of pintails flying over the marsh.
• The male pintail has distinctive white markings on its neck.
• Pintails are known for their graceful, streamlined appearance.
• The wildlife refuge is home to thousands of pintails during migration.
• Hunters must be able to identify pintails from other duck species.