tails

The long parts at the back of animals, or similar parts extending from other things.

• The dogs wagged their tails.
• These birds have long, bright tails.
• The children drew kites with colourful tails.

Common phrases: wagging tails, long tails, tails of animals

The side of a coin opposite the side with a head, used when tossing it to make a choice.

• The coin landed on tails.
• Do you choose heads or tails?
• I called tails and won the toss.

Opposites: heads

Common phrases: heads or tails, land on tails