tail
/teɪl/
noun
- The rear part of an animal's body, especially a flexible part that extends beyond the torso.
- The dog wagged its tail when it saw its owner.
- The horse swished its tail to keep flies away.
- A cat's tail helps it balance when jumping.
- The rear or end part of something, such as a line, queue, or object.
- We stood at the tail of the long line for tickets.
- She tied a ribbon to the tail of the kite.
- The tail of the airplane has the company logo painted on it.
- The back part of a shirt, coat, or other garment that hangs below the waist.
- The tail of her coat brushed against the floor.
- His shirt tail was sticking out of his pants.
- He tucked the tail of his shirt into his trousers.
- A person who follows or watches someone, especially in secret.
- The spy managed to lose his tail in the crowd.
- The detective put a tail on the suspect.
- They noticed a tail following their car.
verb
- To follow someone closely, especially to watch or observe them.
- The police officer tailed the stolen car for several miles.
- A reporter tailed the celebrity as she left the restaurant.
- The private investigator tailed the man to a coffee shop.
- To gradually become smaller, fewer, or less noticeable.
- The path tailed into a narrow trail through the woods.
- The crowd tailed off after the main event ended.
- His interest in the project tailed away over time.
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