verb🔗ShareSeguir, vigilarTo follow and observe surreptitiously."Tail that car!"¡Siga ese coche!policeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSostener por el extremoTo 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. "El carpintero sostuvo la nueva viga por el extremo en el enchufe de la pared, asegurándose de que estuviera sujeta de forma segura en el extremo antes de fijarla.architecturetechnicalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVirar la popaTo swing with the stern in a certain direction; said of a vessel at anchor."This vessel tails downstream."Este buque vira la popa río abajo.nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSeguir, acecharTo 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. "El detective siguió al sospechoso, esperando atraparlo in fraganti.actionpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTirar de la colaTo pull or draw by the tail."The mischievous toddler tailed his toy car across the living room floor. "El travieso niño pequeño tiró de su coche de juguete por la cola por el suelo de la sala de estar.actionanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareCon cola(often in combination) Having a tail."There are several tailed species of mammals."Hay varias especies de mamíferos con cola.animalbodynatureorganismbiologyappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareColudoOf 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. "Las mariposas coludas revoloteaban por el jardín, con sus delicadas proyecciones arrastrándose tras ellas.animalinsectbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading