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pintail

/ˈpɪn.teɪl/

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noun

/ˈpɪn.teɪl/C1formal
  • ruРечная утка с длинной шеей, встречающаяся как в Старом, так и в Новом Свете, отличающаяся удлинёнными центральными перьями хвоста.

A long-necked river duck found in both the Old and New Worlds, characterized by its elongated central tail feathers.

  1. A type of duckB2formal

    A long-necked duck found in rivers and wetlands across the Northern Hemisphere, known for its elongated central tail feathers.

    ruШилохвость

    • A pintail gracefully landed on the still water of the lake.
    • Birdwatchers spotted a northern pintail among the mallards.
    • The pintail's distinctive tail feathers make it easy to identify.
Forms
  • pintails plural form
  • pintails' possessive plural form
  • pintail's possessive singular form