Tail: alternatives and connections

Something appended to, or accompanying, a principal or greater thing, though not necessary to it, as a portico to a house.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

A large shallow vat; a cistern, tub, or trough, used by brewers, distillers, dyers, picklers, gluemakers, and others, for mixing or cooling wort, hol…

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

of Cut

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

The extreme or last point or part of any material thing considered lengthwise (the extremity of breadth being side); hence, extremity, in general; th…

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

of End

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

To go or come after; to move behind in the same path or direction; hence, to go with (a leader, guide, etc.); to accompany; to attend.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

One who follows; a pursuer; an attendant; a disciple; a dependent associate; a retainer.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

That which grows out of, or proceeds from, anything; an excrescence; an offshoot; hence, a result or consequence.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

To press hard or squeeze between the ends of the fingers, between teeth or claws, or between the jaws of an instrument; to squeeze or compress, as be…

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

The act of proceeding; continued forward movement; procedure; progress; advance.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

The act of throwing or shooting forward.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

To follow with a view to overtake; to follow eagerly, or with haste; to chase; as, to pursue a hare.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Early; soon.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Turned backward; having a contrary or opposite direction; hence; opposite or contrary in kind; as, the reverse order or method.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

To gain sight of; to discover at a distance, or in a state of concealment; to espy; to see.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

A child's toy, commonly in the form of a conoid or pear, made to spin on its point, usually by drawing off a string wound round its surface or stem,…

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

The reverse, or left-hand, page of a book or a folded sheet of paper; -- opposed to recto.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Anything that hangs so as to play loosely, or with a short abrupt motion, as at the end of a string; a pendant; as, the bob at the end of a kite's ta…

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

An animal (as a horse or dog) with a short tail.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

An instrument composed of bristles, or other like material, set in a suitable back or handle, as of wood, bone, or ivory, and used for various purpos…

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

A genus of plants (Rumex), some species of which are well-known weeds which have a long taproot and are difficult of extermination.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

To hang loose without stiffness; to bend down, as flexible bodies; to be loose, yielding, limp.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

The European flounder. See Flounder.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

To make a quick succession of sharp, inharmonious noises, as by the collision of hard and not very sonorous bodies shaken together; to clatter.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

The tail of a hare, or of a deer, or other animal whose tail is short, sp. when carried erect; hence, sometimes, the animal itself.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

The prominence at the posterior extremity of a bird's body, which supports the feathers of the tail; the rump; -- sometimes called pope's nose.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

A variety of the domestic dog, usually having large, drooping ears, esp. one which hunts game by scent, as the foxhound, bloodhound, deerhound, but a…

Open English WordNet identifies the related verb as a more specific manner of this action.

To search for or follow after, as game or wild animals; to chase; to pursue for the purpose of catching or killing; to follow with dogs or guns for s…

Open English WordNet identifies the related verb as a more specific manner of this action.

The act of seeking, or looking after anything; attempt to find or obtain; search; pursuit; as, to rove in quest of game, of a lost child, of property…

Open English WordNet identifies the related verb as a more specific manner of this action.

One of two straps, chains, or ropes of a harness, extending from the collar or breastplate to a whiffletree attached to a vehicle or thing to be draw…

Open English WordNet identifies the related verb as a more specific manner of this action.

Any perennial woody plant of considerable size (usually over twenty feet high) and growing with a single trunk.

Open English WordNet identifies the related verb as a more specific manner of this action.

Anything that hangs so as to play loosely, or with a short abrupt motion, as at the end of a string; a pendant; as, the bob at the end of a kite's ta…

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Anything that hangs so as to play loosely, or with a short abrupt motion, as at the end of a string; a pendant; as, the bob at the end of a kite's ta…

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

A genus of plants (Rumex), some species of which are well-known weeds which have a long taproot and are difficult of extermination.

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

A genus of plants (Rumex), some species of which are well-known weeds which have a long taproot and are difficult of extermination.

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Shade within defined limits; obscurity or deprivation of light, apparent on a surface, and representing the form of the body which intercepts the ray…

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Shade within defined limits; obscurity or deprivation of light, apparent on a surface, and representing the form of the body which intercepts the ray…

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

The material organized substance of an animal, whether living or dead, as distinguished from the spirit, or vital principle; the physical person.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a containing group, substance or whole.

A quoin; a corner or external angle; a wedge. See Coigne, and Quoin.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a containing group, substance or whole.

Pay; reward.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a containing group, substance or whole.

The human body, as distinguished from the head and limbs; in sculpture, the trunk of a statue, mutilated of head and limbs; as, the torso of Hercules.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a containing group, substance or whole.

The stem, or body, of a tree, apart from its limbs and roots; the main stem, without the branches; stock; stalk.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a containing group, substance or whole.

One of the Vertebrata.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a containing group, substance or whole.

A genus of plants (Rumex), some species of which are well-known weeds which have a long taproot and are difficult of extermination.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a member, substance or component part.

The surface, usually a shield, upon which bearings are marshaled and displayed. The surface of the escutcheon is called the field, the upper part is…

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a member, substance or component part.

A sort of wild plum.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a member, substance or component part.

The buttocks, or hind part of an animal; the posteriors; the fundament; the bottom.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

A quadruped of the genus Equus (E. asinus), smaller than the horse, and having a peculiarly harsh bray and long ears. The tame or domestic ass is pat…

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

The hinder part, posteriors, or rump of a person or animal.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

On the side opposite the front or nearest part; on the back side of; at the back of; on the other side of; as, behind a door; behind a hill.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Anything that hangs so as to play loosely, or with a short abrupt motion, as at the end of a string; a pendant; as, the bob at the end of a kite's ta…

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

The lowest part of anything; the foot; as, the bottom of a tree or well; the bottom of a hill, a lane, or a page.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

The buttock.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Alt. of But

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

an obs. form of began, imp. & p. p. of Begin, sometimes used in old poetry. [See Gan.]

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

To pursue for the purpose of killing or taking, as an enemy, or game; to hunt.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

A genus of plants (Rumex), some species of which are well-known weeds which have a long taproot and are difficult of extermination.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

A quadruped of the genus Canis, esp. the domestic dog (C. familiaris).

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Foundation.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

The buttocks.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

See 2d Poppy.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Later in time; hence, later in the order of proceeding or moving; coming after; -- opposed to prior.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

One of four equal parts into which anything is divided, or is regarded as divided; a fourth part or portion; as, a quarter of a dollar, of a pound, o…

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Early; soon.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

The end of the backbone of an animal, with the parts adjacent; the buttock or buttocks.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

The place or thing upon which one sits; hence; anything made to be sat in or upon, as a chair, bench, stool, saddle, or the like.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Shade within defined limits; obscurity or deprivation of light, apparent on a surface, and representing the form of the body which intercepts the ray…

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

The black tern.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Any slight appendage, as to an article of dress; something slight hanging loosely; specifically, a direction card, or label.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

A mark left by something that has passed along; as, the track, or wake, of a ship; the track of a meteor; the track of a sled or a wheel.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

To hunt by the track; to track.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

An exclamation indicating check, rebuke, or contempt; as, tush, tush! do not speak of it.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

The anterior or superior part of an animal, containing the brain, or chief ganglia of the nervous system, the mouth, and in the higher animals, the c…

Open English WordNet records these words as lexical opposites.

The anterior or superior part of an animal, containing the brain, or chief ganglia of the nervous system, the mouth, and in the higher animals, the c…

Open English WordNet records these words as lexical opposites.