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Tail

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Definitions for Tail

noun
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
noun
the time of the last part of something
Synonyms
fag end tail end
Examples
  1. the fag end of this crisis-ridden century
  2. the tail of the storm
noun
any projection that resembles the tail of an animal
Synonyms
tail end
noun
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
Synonyms
Examples
  1. he deserves a good kick in the butt
  2. are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?
noun
a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements
Synonyms
noun
(usually plural) the reverse side of a coin that does not bear the representation of a person's head
noun
the rear part of an aircraft
Synonyms
tail assembly empennage
noun
the rear part of a ship
Synonyms
stern after part quarter poop
verb
go after with the intent to catch
Synonyms
chase chase after trail tag give chase dog go after track
Examples
  1. The policeman chased the mugger down the alley
  2. the dog chased the rabbit
verb
remove or shorten the tail of an animal
Synonyms
verb
remove the stalk of fruits or berries

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