tail
Pronunciation: [teɪl]
Context: "animal anatomy"
(noun) the long, back part of an animal's body that often moves around. It's used for balance, communication, or showing emotions. Think of a dog wagging its tail when it's happy.
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The cat swished its tail happily as it played with the toy.
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The dog didn't wag its tail because it was scared.
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What does a dog do with its tail when it's excited?
Context: "position"
(noun) the part that hangs down or trails behind something, like the end of a comet or the back of a kite. It's like the part that follows after the main thing.
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The comet had a bright tail that stretched across the sky.
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The tail of the kite got tangled in the tree and couldn't fly.
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What do you see at the tail of a comet?
Context: "following"
(verb) to follow someone closely or secretly. It's like when you try to sneak up behind your friend when they don’t notice you.
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The detective decided to tail the suspect to gather more clues.
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He didn't tail her at all; he lost her in the crowd.
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Are you planning to tail your sister when she goes out?
Context: "completion"
(verb) to attach something at the end of another thing. It's like finishing off a project by adding the last touch.
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She decided to tail the new artwork with a pretty frame.
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He didn't tail the project correctly, and it looked incomplete.
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Can you tail your report with a conclusion?