roostertail

Alternative forms

 * rooster-tail

Etymology
From, from analogy with the shape of a rooster's feathered tail.

Noun



 * 1) A violent fountain or spray, especially one caused by a moving vehicle or boat.

Verb

 * 1) To pour like a fountain; to spurt violently.
 * 2) To move rapidly through water, leaving a roostertail wake.
 * 1) To move rapidly through water, leaving a roostertail wake.

Usage notes

 * To refer to the actual tail of a rooster, "rooster's tail" or "rooster tail" are usually used.