verbπShareTo follow and observe surreptitiously."Tail that car!"policeactioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hold by the end; said of a timber when it rests upon a wall or other support; with in or into"The carpenter was careful when tailing the beam into the wall, ensuring it was securely supported. "technicalbuildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo swing with the stern in a certain direction; said of a vessel at anchor."This vessel tails downstream."nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo follow or hang to, like a tail; to be attached closely to, as that which can not be evaded."The detective was tailing the suspect, staying close behind him in an unmarked car. "actionpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pull or draw by the tail."The little boy was tailing his toy car with a string. "animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of following someone."The detective noticed the suspect was aware of the tailing and tried to lose him in the crowd. "actionpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe part of a projecting stone or brick inserted in a wall."The mason carefully checked the tailing of each brick to ensure a secure fit within the new wall. "architecturebuildingpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe lighter parts of grain separated from the seed by threshing and winnowing; chaff."After threshing the wheat, the farmer swept up the tailing to use as bedding for the chickens. "agricultureplantseedChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA prolongation of current in a telegraph line, due to capacity in the line and causing signals to run together."The operator adjusted the line resistance to minimize the tailing, ensuring clear and distinct telegraph signals. "technologyelectronicscommunicationsignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
