Tail ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Tail ( noun )

1. The rear end of an animal, typically extended beyond the rest of the body.
2. A long, flexible structure extending from the rear end of an animal, used for balance, propulsion, or grasping.
3. A person or thing that follows another.

Origin:

Old english tægel, of germanic origin; related to dutch staart and german schwanz.

Examples:

1. The dog wagged its tail.
2. The monkey used its tail to grasp the branch.
3. The tail of the kite fluttered in the wind.
4. He was at the tail of the parade.
5. She was tailing the suspect.

(As a verb)

Tail ( verb )

1. The rear end of an animal, typically extended beyond the rest of the body.
2. A long, flexible structure extending from the rear end of an animal, used for balance, propulsion, or grasping.
3. A person or thing that follows another.

Origin:

Old english tægel, of germanic origin; related to dutch staart and german schwanz.

Examples:

1. The dog wagged its tail.
2. The monkey used its tail to grasp the branch.
3. The tail of the kite fluttered in the wind.
4. He was at the tail of the parade.
5. She was tailing the suspect.