tail section
UK: /ˈteɪl ˌsɛkʃən/
Definition

Definition of tail section - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
aviationTECH.rear part of an aircraft or rocket including stabilizing or control partsTECH.
  • Inspect the tail section for any damage before each flight.
2.
generalrear part of a larger object or structure including its back components
  • The tail section of the machine was reinforced with extra metal supports.
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Expressions with tail

whale's tailn.
the tail of a whale
The whale's tail splashed water everywhere.
tail offv.
decrease gradually in intensity or amount
The music started to tail off as the night drew to a close..
chase tailv.
engage in futile or repetitive activity
I feel like I'm just chasing tail with this project.
tail outv.
slowly become less visible or noticeable
The sound of the train tailed out as it moved away.
tail between one's legsexp.
tail positioned between the legs of an animal
The dog walked away with its tail between its legs.
the tail endn.
the rear part of something
The tail end of the plane was damaged.

Expressions with section

nosebleed sectionn.
highest and farthest seats in a stadium
We got tickets in the nosebleed section for the concert.
sports sectionn.
part of a newspaper covering sports news
I always read the sports section first.
section breakn.
division between sections in a document
Insert a section break to start a new chapter.
rhythm sectionn.
group in a band playing instruments that create the rhythm
The rhythm section kept the song moving smoothly.
section headn.
person responsible for leading a section within an organization
The section head approved the new schedule for weekend shifts.
clarinet sectionn.
group in a band playing clarinets
The clarinet section played beautifully during the concert.
cross-sectionn.
typical group representing a larger population
The survey included a cross-section of the community.
discussion sectionn.
class where students discuss topics
The discussion section meets every Friday to review the week's lectures.
consular sectionn.
part of an embassy or consulate that provides consular services
We waited in line outside the consular section for our visa interview.
trumpet sectionn.
group of musicians playing trumpets in an ensemble
The trumpet section played a powerful fanfare.

Terms with tail section included in their meaning

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lobster tailn.
preparation
tail section of a lobster including the shell
tail boomn.
aircraft part
rear section of an aircraft that supports the tail surfaces
taillessadj.
design
designed without a tail section

Examples of tail section in a sentence

  • Engineers redesigned the tail section to improve stability.
  • Engineers inspected the tail section after reports of unusual vibration.
  • The tail section detached on impact with the water.

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  1. French:empennage, partie arrière, ...
  2. German:Hecksektion, ...
  3. Italian:sezione di coda, parte posteriore, ...
  4. Spanish:sección de cola, sección trasera, ...
  5. Portuguese:secção de cauda, parte traseira, ...
  6. Chinese:尾部, 尾部部分, ...
  7. Japanese:尾部, テール部, ...
  8. Arabic:قِسْم ذَيْلِي, القِسْم الخَلْفِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֵלֶק אֲחוֹרִי, מִקְטַע זָנָב, ...
  10. Russian:хвостовая часть, хвостовой отсек, ...
  11. Ukrainian:хвостова частина, задня частина, ...
  12. Hindi:टेल सेक्शन, पिछला हिस्सा, ...

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