Tails

The plural form of 'tail,' which can refer to several things: the posterior or rear appendage of an animal, often used for balance, steering, or display; the trailing end of something, like a comet or a dress; the side of a coin opposite the head, often used in a coin toss; or a metaphor for following someone discreetly, or the pursuit of a specific objective. Its versatile meaning encompasses both literal and figurative contexts, from the biological to the abstract.

Tails meaning with examples

• The dog wagged its tails excitedly when I came home from work. Its fluffy appendage signaled its joyful anticipation of a walk and a chance to play in the park. The happy movement showed how much they rely on their tails to communicate and express their emotions. They use their tails to convey their current feelings to those around them.
• The comet’s tails of gas and dust stretched across the night sky. The brilliant spectacle had mesmerized those who watched it. Astronomers examined these tails to study the comet’s composition and movement. As it flew by they marveled at how they extended far away as a trail.
• We flipped the coin and it landed on tails. The uncertainty had ended, and our fate rested on this single outcome. A decision made based on a simple flip, depending on the tails or heads. Whether it fell on tails or heads could decide which team would start first, as it sometimes goes with a chance decision.
• The detective kept a close tails on the suspect for several days. He needed to watch their every move, following them and observing. His job was to remain hidden as he watched and observed, as the information gleaned by the tails could prove crucial to solving the case or to find the truth.