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tail

Noun

  1. 1

    tail

    The part of an animal's body that protrudes from its rear end.

    Korean definition: 동물의 몸뚱이의 뒤 끝에 달려 있거나 나와 있는 부분.

    • A monkey's tail is relatively long compared with other animals'.

    • Our dog wags its tail happily whenever it sees me.

  2. 2

    tail

    (figurative) The longish part of an object that protrudes from one end.

    Korean definition: (비유적으로) 물체의 한쪽 끝에 길게 내민 부분.

    • That comet is famous for its long, beautiful tail.

    • The new train's tail section was made streamlined so it meets less air resistance.

  3. 3

    trace

    A trace or clue left by something or someone.

    Korean definition: 어떤 일이나 사람이 남긴 흔적이나 실마리.

    • The prosecution found traces that the documents had been forged and launched an investigation.

    • Fleeing in a hurry, the criminal left traces such as fingerprints and footprints.

  4. 4

    last of a group

    The last thing or person in a group.

    Korean definition: 어떤 무리의 끝.

    • Having heard the news of war late, my family joined the tail end of the long line of refugees.

    • People who had booked in advance were already inside the venue, but I hadn't, so I had to wait my turn at the tail of the long line.

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