Tailing
Word | TAILING |
Character | 7 |
Hyphenation | tail ing |
Pronunciations | N/A |
Definitions and meanings of "Tailing"
What do we mean by tailing?
Refuse or dross remaining after ore has been processed. noun
The portion of a tailed beam, brick, or board inside a wall. noun
In elect.: In telegraphy, especially through cables, the discharge current due to the capacity of the line which continues to flow for an appreciable time after the signaling impulse has been received and modifies the character of the latter. noun
In automatic teleg., a mark, on the recording-tape of a receiving instrument, which is not caused by the signaling impulse proper but by the discharge current from the line. noun
In prospecting for coal, the outcrop of a carbon-carrying stratum at the surface of the ground. Called also smut and blossom. The vein peters out at the surface, or tails away to nothing, but leaves a stain under weathering. noun
A reckoning; tally; account. noun
In building, same as tail, 5 . noun
In surgery, same as tail, 5 . noun
Plural The parts or a part of any incoherent or fluid material separated as refuse, or separately treated as inferior in quality or value; leavings; remainders; dregs. noun
In calico-printing, a fault of impression on some part of the fabric, when the colors are blurred or altogether absent, through some defect in operation or treatment. noun
The part of a projecting stone or brick inserted in a wall. noun
Same as Tail, n., 8 (a). noun
Sexual intercourse. noun
The lighter parts of grain separated from the seed threshing and winnowing; chaff. noun
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. noun
A prolongation of current in a telegraph line, due to capacity in the line and causing signals to run together. noun
Present participle of tail. verb
The act of following someone. noun
The part of a projecting stone or brick inserted in a wall. noun
Sexual intercourse noun
To follow and observe surreptitiously.
To hold by the end; said of a timber when it rests upon a wall or other support; with in or into
To swing with the stern in a certain direction; said of a vessel at anchor.
To follow or hang to, like a tail; to be attached closely to, as that which can not be evaded.
To pull or draw by the tail.
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