verb๐ShareTo follow and observe surreptitiously."Tail that car!"policeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo hold by the end; said of a timber when it rests upon a wall or other support; with in or into"The carpenter tailed the new beam into the wall socket, ensuring it was securely held at the end before fastening it. "architecturetechnicalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo swing with the stern in a certain direction; said of a vessel at anchor."This vessel tails downstream."nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo follow or hang to, like a tail; to be attached closely to, as that which can not be evaded."The detective tailed the suspect, hoping to catch him in the act. "actionpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo pull or draw by the tail."The mischievous toddler tailed his toy car across the living room floor. "actionanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐Share(often in combination) Having a tail."There are several tailed species of mammals."animalbodynatureorganismbiologyappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareOf certain butterflies, having one or more filamentous projections on the tornal section of each hind wing."The tailed butterflies flitted around the garden, their delicate projections trailing behind them. "animalinsectbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
