2. The part of a canal lock below the lower gates.

Tail"block` (?), n. (Naut.) A block with a tail. See Tail, 9.

Tail"board` (?), n. The board at the rear end of a cart or wagon, which

can be removed or let down, for convenience in loading or unloading.

Tailed (?), a. Having a tail; having (such) a tail or (so many) tails;

— chiefly used in composition; as, bobtailed, longtailed, etc.

Snouted and tailed like a boar.

Grew.

Tail"ing (?), n. 1. (Arch.) The part of a projecting stone or brick

inserted in a wall. Gwilt.

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