tail

/tˈeɪl/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
the time of the last part of something
“the fag end of this crisis-ridden century”
any projection that resembles the tail of an animal
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
“he deserves a good kick in the butt”
a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements
(usually plural) the reverse side of a coin that does not bear the representation of a person's head
the rear part of an aircraft
the rear part of a ship

verb

go after with the intent to catch
“The policeman chased the mugger down the alley”
remove or shorten the tail of an animal
remove the stalk of fruits or berries

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