tail

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

the time of the last part of something; "the fag end of this crisis-ridden century"; "the tail of the storm"

any projection that resembles the tail of an animal

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; "he deserves a good kick in the butt"; "are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?"

a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements

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

the rear part of an aircraft

the rear part of a ship

go after with the intent to catch; "The policeman chased the mugger down the alley"; "the dog chased the rabbit"

remove or shorten the tail of an animal

remove the stalk of fruits or berries