tailing
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tail·ing

noun \ˈtā-liŋ\

Definition of TAILING

1
: residue separated in the preparation of various products (as grain or ores) —usually used in plural
2
: the part of a projecting stone or brick inserted in a wall

Examples of TAILING

  1. <my attempt at secretly tailing the girls was ruined by my loud and uncontrollable hiccups>

First Known Use of TAILING

1764

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