During the inspection, the engineer found that several tail blocks had shifted out of position.

During tight turns on the ramp, the ground crew monitored the aircraft for any excessive tail swing.

The speedboat left a rooster-tail that shimmered in the morning sun.

The old deed transferred the fees tail to the eldest son, restricting the property to his direct descendants.

The groomers packed extra tail-napkins for the muddy puppies after the rainy walk.

The porch light flicked on as the draggle-tailed stray nosed its way under the fence, a trail of muddy pawprints behind it.

As the security guard approached, the shoplifters decided to high-tail it out the back door.

Before every wave I check that my tail pad is securely stuck to the board.

At the tail end of the parade, the marching band slowed and waved to the crowd.

After midnight, the chatter at the party started to tail off as guests began to leave.