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tailed

/teɪld/

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verb

To follow and observe surreptitiously.

Examples :

"Tail that car!"

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verb

To hold by the end; said of a timber when it rests upon a wall or other support; with in or into

Examples :

"The carpenter tailed the new beam into the wall socket, ensuring it was securely held at the end before fastening it. "

architecture technical building

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verb

To swing with the stern in a certain direction; said of a vessel at anchor.

Examples :

"This vessel tails downstream."

nautical sailing vehicle

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verb

To follow or hang to, like a tail; to be attached closely to, as that which can not be evaded.

Examples :

"The detective tailed the suspect, hoping to catch him in the act. "

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verb

To pull or draw by the tail.

Examples :

"The mischievous toddler tailed his toy car across the living room floor. "

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adjective

(often in combination) Having a tail.

Examples :

"There are several tailed species of mammals."

animal body nature organism biology appearance

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adjective

Of certain butterflies, having one or more filamentous projections on the tornal section of each hind wing.

Examples :

"The tailed butterflies flitted around the garden, their delicate projections trailing behind them. "

animal insect biology nature