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tail·ing (t

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1. tailings Refuse or dross remaining after ore has been processed.

2. Architecture The portion of a tailed beam, brick, or board inside a wall.

tailing [ˈteɪlɪŋ]

(Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) the part of a beam, rafter, projecting brick or stone, etc., embedded in a wall

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tailing - the act of following someone secretly

shadowing

chase, pursual, pursuit, following - the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture; "the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit"

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