De-tail
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /diːˈteɪl/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: De-tail is a verb meaning (transitive) To remove the tail from.
Meaning
(transitive) To remove the tail from.
Example Sentences
"The fish has been beheaded, de-tailed, de-boned and is ready for de-frying pan," his Dad announced in a really bad Italian accent.
In addition, six or eight "freezer-boats," which originally had been commissioned for general fishing, were modified by installing improved refrigeration, thus enabling the whole de-tailing and freezing process to be carried out on board.
Word Forms
- de-tails
- de-tailing
- de-tailed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include betail, decaudate, dehair, dock, dehead, take.
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