(Homonym: tale).
1. The posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body.
/> 2. Any projection that resembles the tail of an animal; SYN. tail end.
3. The rear part of an aircraft; SYN. tail assembly, empennage.
4. The reverse side that does not bear the representation of a person's head.
5. A detective employed to follow someone and report their movements; SYN. shadow.

(Aeronautical) Pertaining to the tail section of a plane.
(Homonym: tale).

To remove the stalk of fruits or berries.