tail
tail
teɪl
teil
British pronunciation
/teɪl/

Definition & Meaning of "tail"in English

Tail
01

the part of the body of an animal, a bird or a fish that sticks out at the back, which can move

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My cat has a long and bushy tail.
02

a person's rear

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The coach gave him a playful tap on his tail to get him moving.
03

the time of the last part of something

04

any projection that resembles the tail of an animal

05

the rear part of a ship

06

The rear section of an aircraft, comprising the horizontal and vertical stabilizers, essential for maintaining stability and control in flight

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The mechanics checked the tail of the aircraft for any signs of wear and tear.
07

the opposite side of a coin that typically displays a design or image

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He flipped the coin and called " heads, " but it landed on tail.
08

a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements

09

the bottom edge of the book's pages or the lower part of the book's spine

What is the "tail"?

The tail refers to the bottom edge of a book’s pages or the lower part of the book’s spine. It is the edge opposite the head, which is the top edge. and can be an important aspect of the book’s design and binding. In bookbinding, the tail is where the book’s spine and pages come together at the bottom, and it can affect how the book sits on a shelf and is handled.

to tail
01

to follow closely with the aim of catching or observing

Transitive: to tail sb/sth
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The detective decided to tail the suspect discreetly.
02

to cut off the tail of an animal

Transitive: to tail an animal
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The veterinarian had to tail the injured dog after a serious accident to prevent infection.
03

to cut off the stalks or ends of fruits or vegetables as part of the preparation process

Transitive: to tail a fruit or vegetable
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Before making the salad, the chef needed to tail the strawberries by removing their stems.
04

to drive closely behind another car, typically in a way that may be considered aggressive or dangerous

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He was tailing the car in front of him so closely that it made the driver nervous.
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