Word TAIL: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

tail

🇺🇸 [teɪl]

Meanings

The elongated rear part of an animal's body, which can serve various purposes such as balance, movement, and communication. Tails are found in many animals and vary greatly in shape and function. In certain contexts, it also refers to the end or rear section of an object.

Examples

• The dog wagged its tail happily.
• The bird’s long tail feathers are vibrant and colorful.
• She watched the plane's tail disappear into the clouds.

Synonyms

rear • back • end

Antonyms

head • front • beginning