tail Meaning and Definition

1. n. the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

2. n. the rear part of a ship

3. n. the rear part of an aircraft

4. n. (usually plural) the reverse side of a coin that does not bear the representation of a person's head

5. n. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

6. n. a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements

7. n. any projection that resembles the tail of an animal

8. n. the time of the last part of something

9. v. remove the stalk of fruits or berries

10. v. remove or shorten the tail of an animal

11. v. go after with the intent to catch