Meaning of the word tailbone in English

What does tailbone mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tailbone

US /ˈteɪl.boʊn/
UK /ˈteɪl.boʊn/
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Noun

1.

a small bone at the base of the spine, formed of fused vertebrae

Example:
She fell and bruised her tailbone.
The doctor examined his tailbone after the accident.
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