Meaning & Definition of word "Tailed"

Tailed

/teɪld/

1. Past tense of 'tail,' referring to the act of following or tracking someone or something.
- Example: The detective tailed the suspect discreetly as he moved through the city.
2. To attach a tail to something.
- Example: She tailed the kite with a long ribbon to help it soar higher.

1. Having a tail or tails, often used to describe animals or physical objects.
- Example: The tiger, with its long, tailed body, prowled through the grass.
2. Characterized by a certain form or structure resembling a tail.
- Example: The comet was a spectacular sight, with its glowing, tailed appendage stretching across the sky.
3. Referring to something that has a specific feature often associated with a tail.
- Example: The dancer wore a beautiful costume with a tailed cape that flowed behind her.

Derived from the noun 'tail', combined with the suffix '-ed' to describe a characteristic.

long-tailed:

Referring to something that has a lengthy tail or a large number of variants.

short-tailed:

Describing something with a shortened or abbreviated tail.

tailing off:

Gradually diminishing in extent or volume.

tail:

The rear appendage of an animal used for balance or communication.

tailored:

To make or fashion in a specific way.

Meaning: To be followed or shadowed closely, usually with a negative connotation.

Example Sentence: He felt tailed by his old rivals after his success.

Meaning: In some contexts, it can refer to being suspicious or under surveillance.

Example Sentence: I think I'm being tailed; I keep seeing the same car behind me.