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

The two Mercedes drivers had staged a gripping battle for the lead, swapping places several times, and were still nose to tail when Russell's car suddenly stopped on lap 30.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Likewise trail braking—letting the car’s tail run wide in a corner by gently easing off the throttle—is easy and natural.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

He caught Gingersnipes by the tail and pulled her away from the river’s edge.

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