Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Tail.
How to pronounce tail:
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Tail - as a noun
The posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appendageoutgrowthprocessHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The time of the last part of something
Example: "The fag end of this crisis-ridden century"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fag endtail endThe fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
Example: "He deserves a good kick in the butt"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backsidebehindbottombunsbuttockscanderrierefundamenthind endhindquarterskeisternatesposteriorpratrearseatsterntail endtooshieA spy employed to follow someone and report their movements
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shadowshadower(usually plural) the reverse side of a coin that does not bear the representation of a person's head
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
headThe rear part of an aircraft
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
empennagetail assemblyHypernyms (Closely Related)
backrearHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Tail - as a verb
Go after with the intent to catch
Example: "The policeman chased the mugger down the alley"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chasechase afterdoggive chasego aftertagtracktrailHypernyms (Closely Related)
followpursueHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Remove the stalk of fruits or berries
Tail - as an adjective
Limited; abridged; reduced; curtailed.
Example: "Estate tail"
Example Sentences
"The dog wagged its tail happily."
"The peacock displayed its colorful tail feathers."
"The fox disappeared into the bushes, leaving only its tail visible."
"He clutched onto the tail of his kite as it soared high in the sky."
"The squirrel scurried up the tree, its fluffy tail trailing behind."
Word Game Points
Is TAIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tail is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TAIL has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.
Is TAIL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tail is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTAIL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.
Is TAIL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tail is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTAIL has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.
