tail

(noun) the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body.

(noun) the time of the last part of something. Synonyms: fag end, tail end. Examples: "The fag end of this crisis-ridden century." "The tail of the storm."

(noun) any projection that resembles the tail of an animal. Synonyms: tail end.

(noun) the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on. Synonyms: buttocks, nates, arse, butt, backside, bum, buns, can, fundament, hindquarters, hind end, keister, posterior, prat, rear, rear end, rump, stern, seat, tail end, tooshie, tush, bottom, behind, derriere, fanny, ass. Examples: "He deserves a good kick in the butt." "Are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?."

(noun) a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements. Synonyms: shadow, shadower.

(noun) (usually plural) the reverse side of a coin that does not bear the representation of a person's head.

(noun) the rear part of an aircraft. Synonyms: tail assembly, empennage.

(noun) the rear part of a ship. Synonyms: stern, after part, quarter, poop.

(verb) go after with the intent to catch. Synonyms: chase, chase after, trail, tag, give chase, dog, go after, track. Examples: "The policeman chased the mugger down the alley." "The dog chased the rabbit."

(verb) remove or shorten the tail of an animal. Synonyms: dock, bob.

(verb) remove the stalk of fruits or berries.