Sewing And Tailoring Terminology

noun the rear part of an animal's body, extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

verb to follow or observe someone closely

adjective relating to or situated at the end or rear; last in a series

• The fox's tail is long and bushy.
• Her dog wags its tail whenever she comes home.
• I'm gonna tail that guy and see where he goes.
• The company is struggling financially and is in danger of going belly up with its tail between its legs.