Word: TAIL
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Definition of TAIL
- The caudal appendage of an animal that is attached to its posterior and near the anus.
"Most primates have a tail and fangs."
- An object or part of an object resembling a tail in shape, such as the thongs on a cat-o'-nine-tails.
- The back, last, lower, or inferior part of anything.
- To follow and observe surreptitiously.
"Tail that car!"
- To hold by the end; said of a timber when it rests upon a wall or other support; with in or into
- To swing with the stern in a certain direction; said of a vessel at anchor.
"This vessel tails downstream."
- Limitation of inheritance to certain heirs.
"in tail โ subject to such a limitation"
- Limited; abridged; reduced; curtailed.
"estate tail"
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "tail" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "tail" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 4 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 4 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TAIL a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is TAIL worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in TAIL? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing TAIL:
- # the tail effect
- # master of tail
- # playing with tail
- # in terms of tail
Sub-words
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