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  • tail covert — tail′ cov ert n. orn any of the feathers concealing the bases of a bird s tail feathers • Etymology: 1815–20 …   From formal English to slang

  • tail covert — n. any of the small feathers covering the basal parts of the large tail feathers of a bird …   English World dictionary

  • Tail — The tail is the section at the rear end of an animal s body; in general, the term refers to a distinct, flexible appendage to the torso. It is the part of the body that corresponds roughly to the sacrum and coccyx in mammals and birds. While… …   Wikipedia

  • tail — tail1 tailer, n. tailless, adj. taillessly, adv. taillessness, n. taillike, adj. /tayl/, n. 1. the hindmost part of an animal, esp. that forming a distinct, flexible appendage to the trunk. 2. something resembling or suggesting this in shape or… …   Universalium

  • tail — 1. n. & v. 1 the hindmost part of an animal, esp. when prolonged beyond the rest of the body. 2 a a thing like a tail in form or position, esp. something extending downwards or outwards at an extremity. b the rear end of anything, e.g. of a… …   Useful english dictionary

  • tail coverts — noun plural : the feathers that cover the bases of the tail quills see bird illustration * * * tail coverts, the feathers concealing the bases of a bird s tail feathers …   Useful english dictionary

  • tail — I UK [teɪl] / US noun Word forms tail : singular tail plural tails ** 1) [countable] a part at the back of an animal s body that can move The animal sprays liquid from a gland under its tail. the bright tail feathers of a peacock 2) a)… …   English dictionary

  • tail — tail1 [ teıl ] noun ** ▸ 1 back part ▸ 2 someone following someone ▸ 3 side of coin ▸ 4 bottom of shirt ▸ 5 man s formal jacket ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) count a part at the back of an animal s body that can move: The animal sprays liquid from a gland… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • tail — 1. noun 1) the dog s tail Syn: brush, scut, dock; tail feathers; hindquarters Ant: head, front 2) the tail of the plane Syn: rear, end …   Thesaurus of popular words

  • tail covert — any of the feathers concealing the bases of a bird s tail feathers. [1805 15] * * * …   Universalium

  • tail covert — any of the feathers concealing the bases of a bird s tail feathers. [1805 15] …   Useful english dictionary

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