Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rat-tail
Noun
/ˈræt teɪl/
Definition
A thin, long shape resembling the tail of a rat.
Examples
- The dancer had a rat-tail hairstyle that flowed down her back.
- He used a rat-tail file to smooth the edges of the metal piece.
- The toy had a rat-tail string that made it easy to fly.
Meaning
Refers to anything elongated and slim, similar to the appearance of a rat’s tail.
Synonyms
- tail
- stalk
- whip
