tail
/tˈeɪl/
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Definitions
Noun
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
Noun
the time of the last part of something; "the fag end of this crisis-ridden century"; "the tail of the storm"
Noun
any projection that resembles the tail of an animal
Noun
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; "he deserves a good kick in the butt"; "are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?"
Noun
a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements
Noun
(usually plural) the reverse side of a coin that does not bear the representation of a person''s head
Noun
the rear part of an aircraft
Noun
the rear part of a ship
Verb
go after with the intent to catch; "The policeman chased the mugger down the alley"; "the dog chased the rabbit"
Verb
remove or shorten the tail of an animal
Verb
remove the stalk of fruits or berries
Synonyms
after part
arse
ass
backside
behind
bob
bottom
bum
buns
butt
buttocks
can
chase
chase after
derriere
dock
dog
empennage
fag end
fanny
fundament
give chase
go after
hind end
hindquarters
keister
nates
poop
posterior
prat
quarter
rear
rear end
rump
seat
shadow
shadower
stern
tag
tail assembly
tail end
tooshie
track
trail
tush