Meaning of the word tails in English
What does tails mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
tails
US /teɪlz/
UK /teɪlz/
Plural Noun
1.
the rear part of an animal's body, especially when elongated and flexible
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The dog wagged its tails excitedly.
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Many birds have long, colorful tails.
2.
the reverse side of a coin, opposite to the side with the head or main design
Example:
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Let's flip a coin to decide: heads or tails?
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The coin landed on tails, so I lost the bet.
3.
the rear part of an aircraft or rocket
Example:
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The plane's tails were damaged during the storm.
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The rocket's tails provide stability during flight.
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