tail

US /teɪl/
UK /teɪl/
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1.

хвост

the hindmost part of an animal, especially when prolonged beyond the rest of the body, such as the caudal appendage of a vertebrate, which consists of a flexible series of vertebrae and is used for balance, propulsion, or as a prehensile organ.

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The dog wagged its tail excitedly.
Собака возбужденно виляла хвостом.
A peacock has a magnificent tail.
У павлина великолепный хвост.
2.

хвост, конец, задняя часть

the rear or end part of something.

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The plane's tail section was damaged.
Хвостовая часть самолета была повреждена.
He was at the tail end of the line.
Он был в хвосте очереди.
1.

следить, преследовать

to follow and observe (someone or something) closely, especially in secret.

:
The detective decided to tail the suspect.
Детектив решил следить за подозреваемым.
They were tailing the car for miles.
Они следили за машиной на протяжении многих миль.