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What is a fantail?

What is a fantail? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. Any of several birds, of the genus Rhipidura, from Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
  2. Any of several domestic varieties of pigeon having a fan-shaped tail.
  3. Any of several goldfish having a large fan-shaped tail.
  4. (nautical) An overhanging deck at the stern of a ship
  5. A small windmill mounted at right angles to the sails, at the rear of the windmill, used to turn the cap automatically to bring it into the wind.
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They rigged two mooring legs on the ship's fantail, consisting of anchors, chain and heavy cable attached to two buoys.
Camilla wore a Philip Treacy natural straw hat overlaid with ivory French lace and trimmed with a fantail of feathers.
Darwin noted the great disparities among the English carrier, short-faced tumbler, pouter, fantail and other breeds.
The second level door has traceried sidelights and a fantail with decorative molding above the door.
Birds common in the park include the tui, bellbird, fantail, gray warbler, and pipit, and kaka, kea, and kiwi are also seen.
This 20 foot classic fantail launch is reminiscent of the elegance of a bygone era.

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