tail
4 points
English
4 letters
Very common
Commonness #2,593
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
verb
remove the stalk of fruits or berries
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/tˈeɪl/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural tails
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the rear part of an aircraft
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
- “remove the stalk of fruits or berries” wn-def
- “the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body” wn-def
- “The terminal, and usually flexible, posterior appendage of an animal.” web-def
- “Unlike on most salamanders, this part of a newt is flat” otdb