tail

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There was also Drepanosaurus, a tree-dwelling reptile equipped with a large claw resembling that of a tree sloth, along with a smaller claw on its prehensile tail.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

In a sense, it is like the tail wagging the dog.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Antonelli's second off-track incident handed second place to McLaren's Lando Norris and the three cars fought nose to tail until the end of the race.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

In other words, not only is the dog chasing its own tail, but it appears to be eating it as well.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

He looked down at his tail, which he distinctly recalled being scorched in his escape.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman