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The dog wagged its tail.
What does Tail mean?
A tail is the back body part of many animals.
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A tail is the part that sticks out from the back end of many animals' bodies.
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Tail in a sentence
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A squirrel uses its tail for balance while it climbs along branches.
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The peacock's long tail feathers help it make a bright display during courtship.
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Tail
A rear body part of many animals, or the end of something.
In a sentence The dog wagged its tail.
Tale
A story.
In a sentence Grandad told a funny tale.
Spot the difference Tail is a rear body part or end. Tale is a story.
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1The fox had a bushy ___.
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tail — The sentence names an animal body part.
2The book contains a ___ about a clever mouse.
Check answer 2
tale — The sentence names a story.
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Practice 1
What is a tail?
Many animals, such as dogs and squirrels, have tails at the back of their bodies.
Practice 2
Which body part is often the opposite end from a tail?
The head is usually at the front of the body, while the tail is at the back.
Practice 3
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MeaningTail means A tail is the back body part of many animals.
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Synonyms
Words like Tail
appendageAn appendage is a body part that extends from an animal, though it is a more advanced word.
rear partThe tail is usually at the rear part of an animal.
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headThe head is at the front of the body, while the tail is usually at the back.
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Tail word family
Base word
tail
noun
tail
Tail is the base word.
noun
tails
Tails is a related form of tail.
noun
tailed
Tailed is a related form of tail.
noun
tailing
Tailing is a related form of tail.
noun
tailless
Tailless is a related form of tail.
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