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Vocabulary Entry
tailing
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of following or a part that remains after the main part has been removed.
Example Sentences
"The tailing of the comet was visible from Earth for weeks."
"In mining, tailings refer to the materials left over after the extraction of metals."
"He was always in the tailing of the group, never quite catching up."
V
verb
Present participle of 'tail'; to follow someone closely or to be at the rear.
Example Sentences
"The detective was tailing the suspect through the busy streets."
"The dog was tailing behind its owner during their walk."
"She enjoyed tailing her favorite band on their tour."