Definition of 'tail'

Noun

1. the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
2. the time of the last part of something; "the fag end of this crisis-ridden century"; "the tail of the storm"
      Synonyms: fag end tail end
3. any projection that resembles the tail of an animal
      Synonyms: tail end
4. 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?"
      Synonyms: buttocks nates arse butt backside bum buns can fundament hindquarters hind end keister posterior prat rear rear end rump stern seat tail end tooshie tush bottom behind derriere fanny
5. a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements
      Synonyms: shadow shadower
6. (usually plural) the reverse side of a coin that does not bear the representation of a person's head
      Antonyms: head
7. the rear part of an aircraft
      Synonyms: tail assembly empennage
8. the rear part of a ship
      Synonyms: stern after part quarter poop

Verb

1. go after with the intent to catch; "The policeman chased the mugger down the alley"; "the dog chased the rabbit"
      Synonyms: chase chase after trail tag give chase dog go after track
2. remove or shorten the tail of an animal
      Synonyms: dock bob
3. remove the stalk of fruits or berries

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