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See definition of tails on Dictionary.com
  • as incoat
  • as inwhite tie

synonyms for tails

  • cloak
  • frock
  • jacket
  • overcoat
  • raincoat
  • suit
  • tuxedo
  • windbreaker
  • wrap
  • anorak
  • cape
  • cutaway
  • flogger
  • greatcoat
  • mackinaw
  • mink
  • pea
  • slicker
  • threads
  • topcoat
  • trench
  • tux
  • ulster
  • duffle coat
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
On this page you'll find 29 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to tails, such as: cloak, frock, jacket, overcoat, raincoat, and suit.
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How to use tails in a sentence

The poor dandy showed a pair of straight coat-tails instanter, and the whole table joined in a "tremenjous" roar.
THE BOOK OF ANECDOTES AND BUDGET OF FUN;VARIOUS
But I don't suppose Weston would bother spreading the tails out when he sat down.
THE SOLDIER OF THE VALLEYNELSON LLOYD
He fed the monkeys with candy, and laughed to see them hang by their tails while they took it from his hand.
THE NURSERY, JULY 1873, VOL. XIV. NO. 1VARIOUS
After all, bombs and grenades are easy things to make if the tails of the manufacturers are well twisted.
GALLIPOLI DIARY, VOLUME IIAN HAMILTON
"Bears don't have tails, Benny," argued Jess—although she wasn't exactly sure she was right.
THE BOX-CAR CHILDRENGERTRUDE CHANDLER WARNER
"But this bear has a tail, though," returned Benny, knowing that Jess would put on two tails if he insisted.
THE BOX-CAR CHILDRENGERTRUDE CHANDLER WARNER
Many a time have I hunted with your sporting pack, and seen my friends ride gallantly at your tails.
PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI, VOL. 109, JULY 27, 1895VARIOUS
I, in my simplicity, prepared to mount on the top, when I felt someone pulling at my coat-tails.
FRIEND MAC DONALDMAX O'RELL
They do not go too near the stalls, for while the cows are eating their supper, they switch their tails to keep off the flies.
SEVEN O'CLOCK STORIESROBERT GORDON ANDERSON
He walks slowly, dusting the iron railing, then turns to give my door a few light strokes with the cat-o'-many-tails.
PRISON MEMOIRS OF AN ANARCHISTALEXANDER BERKMAN
SYNONYM OF THE DAY
OCTOBER 26, 1985
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capacitor

WORDS RELATED TO TAILS

  • anorak
  • cape
  • cloak
  • cutaway
  • duffle coat
  • flogger
  • frock
  • greatcoat
  • jacket
  • mackinaw
  • mink
  • overcoat
  • pea
  • raincoat
  • slicker
  • suit
  • tails
  • threads
  • topcoat
  • trench
  • tux
  • tuxedo
  • ulster
  • windbreaker
  • wrap
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.