adjective
- having a tail that tapers to a sharp point
Usage: commonly used in ornithology to describe certain duck species
Examples
- The pintailed duck is recognizable by its long, slender neck and pointed tail feathers.
- Birdwatchers spotted a pintailed pheasant in the wetland preserve.
- The pintailed design of the aircraft reduced air resistance.
- She admired the pintailed silhouette of the bird against the sunset.