Tails
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /teɪlz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tails is a noun meaning plural of tail.
Meaning
plural of tail.
More Meanings
- The side of a coin that doesn't bear the picture of the head of state or similar.
- (mining) Tailings; waste.
- (alcohol production) Tailings, feints.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of tail
- (slang) Clipping of tailcoat.
Example Sentences
Tails, I win.
So I'm putting on my top hat, tying on my white tie, brushing off my tails.
The tails can be collected until the evolving distillate is down to about 10 percent, and the stillhead[…]
Synonyms for tails
Depending on context, synonyms include tailcoat, white tie.
Antonyms for tails
Common opposites include heads.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tailcoat, white tie, sharp, stack, faced, piles.
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