tails

tails
    n 1: formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men [syn:
         {dress suit}, {full dress}, {tailcoat}, {tail coat},
         {tails}, {white tie}, {white tie and tails}]
    

Tailing \Tail"ing\, n.
   1. (Arch.) The part of a projecting stone or brick inserted
      in a wall. --Gwilt.
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   2. (Surg.) Same as {Tail}, n., 8
      (a) .
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   3. Sexual intercourse. [Obs.] --Chaucer.
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   4. pl. The lighter parts of grain separated from the seed
      threshing and winnowing; chaff.
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   5. pl. (Mining) The refuse part of stamped ore, thrown behind
      the tail of the buddle or washing apparatus. It is dressed
      over again to secure whatever metal may exist in it.
      Called also {tails}. --Pryce.
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   6. (Elec.) A prolongation of current in a telegraph line, due
      to capacity in the line and causing signals to run
      together.
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