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1. Having a tail of a specified kind; often used in combination
   "Heavy tailed distributions behave quite differently from the distributions commonly used"

1. Go after with the intent to catch
   "The policeman tailed the mugger down the alley";
   - chase, chase after, trail, tag, give chase, dog, go after, track
    
2. Remove or shorten the tail of an animal
   - dock, bob
    
3. Remove the stalk of fruits or berries

See also: caudate, caudated, tag along

Type of: cut, follow, pinch, pursue, top

Encyclopedia: Tail