nounπShareThe caudal appendage of an animal that is attached to its posterior and near the anus."Most primates have a tail and fangs."animalanatomybiologybodyphysiologypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn object or part of an object resembling a tail in shape, such as the thongs on a cat-o'-nine-tails."The old-fashioned duster had long, thin tails of cloth to reach into tight corners. "partthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe back, last, lower, or inferior part of anything."The dog wagged its tail happily at the end of the walk. "partanimalbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe feathers attached to the pygostyle of a bird."The peacock spread its beautiful tails wide, showing off its colorful feathers. "animalbirdpartbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe tail-end of an object, e.g. the rear of an aircraft's fuselage, containing the tailfin."The airline mechanic inspected the aircraft's tails for any signs of damage after the rough landing. "partvehicletechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe rear structure of an aircraft, the empennage."The airplane's tails were painted a vibrant blue. "vehicletechnicalpartstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe visible stream of dust and gases blown from a comet by the solar wind."The comet's tails, illuminated by the sun, stretched millions of kilometers across the night sky. "astronomyspacephenomenaphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe latter part of a time period or event, or (collectively) persons or objects represented in this part.""The tails of the morning commute are always slower, with more traffic jams and delays." "timeeventpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe part of a distribution most distant from the mode; as, a long tail."The distribution of test scores showed a long tail of low grades. "statisticsmathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who surreptitiously follows another."The detective warned his team, "There are tails on us; be careful what you say." "personjobpoliceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe lower order of batsmen in the batting order, usually specialist bowlers."Our team needed a few more runs, but unfortunately, we were down to the tails, and their bowling was too strong. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe lower loop of the letters in the Roman alphabet, as in g, q or y."The calligraphy teacher emphasized the importance of distinct tails on the letters 'g', 'j', and 'y' for legibility. "languagewritinggrammarlinguisticswordstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(chiefly in the plural) The side of a coin not bearing the head; normally the side on which the monetary value of the coin is indicated; the reverse.""I called tails during the coin toss, but it landed on heads." "valuegamebetnumberfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAll the last terms of a sequence, from some term on."The tails of the student's test scores, starting with the third quarter, showed a significant improvement. "mathnumberstatisticslogicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe buttocks or backside."The toddler slipped on the banana peel and landed hard on his tails. "bodyanatomypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe penis of a person or animal.bodyorgananatomysexanimalhumanbiologyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(kayaking) The stern; the back of the kayak."After the kayak capsized, we grabbed onto the tails to stay afloat until help arrived. "nauticalvehiclesportsailingpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA train or company of attendants; a retinue."The celebrity arrived at the event with long tails of security guards and assistants following closely behind. "grouppersonorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe distal tendon of a muscle."The surgeon carefully reattached the severed muscle tails to the bone during the knee surgery. "anatomyphysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA filamentous projection on the tornal section of each hind wing of certain butterflies."The swallowtail butterfly is easily recognized by the prominent tails on its hind wings. "animalinsectpartbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA downy or feathery appendage of certain achens, formed of the permanent elongated style."The wind scattered the dandelion seeds, each carried by its delicate tails. "plantbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA portion of an incision, at its beginning or end, which does not go through the whole thickness of the skin, and is more painful than a complete incision; called also tailing."The surgeon carefully avoided creating any tails at the edge of the incision, knowing they would cause the patient unnecessary pain during recovery. "medicineanatomybodypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne of the strips at the end of a bandage formed by splitting the bandage one or more times."The nurse carefully separated the bandage into two tails to apply pressure to the wound. "medicinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rope spliced to the strap of a block, by which it may be lashed to anything."The sailor secured the block to the railing using the tails, lashing them tightly around the metal. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe part of a note which runs perpendicularly upward or downward from the head; the stem."The student carefully drew the tails on the quarter notes in her music assignment, making sure they all pointed the correct way. "musicpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tailing."The detective noticed several tails following the suspect after he left the bank. "animalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe bottom or lower portion of a member or part such as a slate or tile."The roofer made sure the tails of the roof tiles were securely overlapping to prevent leaks. "partbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tailcoat."He looked very elegant in his tails at the formal dinner. "wearstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo follow and observe surreptitiously."Tail that car!"policeactionChat 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 tails the beam into the wall, ensuring it's securely supported. "architecturetechnicalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo swing with the stern in a certain direction; said of a vessel at anchor."This vessel tails downstream."nauticalsailingoceanvehicleChat 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 persistent rumor tails her, no matter how hard she tries to disprove it. "actionpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pull or draw by the tail."The naughty boy tails the cat, much to its distress. "actionanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA formal evening jacket with an extended back panel; a dress coat."He looked quite elegant in his tails as he conducted the orchestra at the evening concert. "wearstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny coat with similar tails."The doorman recognized the group entering the gala by their tails, noting the similarity in cut and fabric among their formal coats. "appearancestylewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe side of a coin that doesn't bear the picture of the head of state or similar."Tails, I win."gamebetfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareTailings; waste"After the gold was extracted from the ore, the remaining tails were dumped in a large pile. "environmentgeologyindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading