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Definition of tailender

tailender

/ˌteɪlˈɛn.dɚ/
tail · end · er
Plural:tailenders
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• noun

1

British In cricket, a player who bats toward the end of the batting order, typically a specialist bowler with limited batting skill.

Example

"The fast bowler quickly dismissed the remaining tailenders to secure the victory before tea."

2

A person, vehicle, or competitor located at the very rear of a line, procession, race, or rankings.

Example

"The marathon volunteers waited patiently at the finish line to cheer on the exhausted tailenders."

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• Rhymes for tailender

• Nearby Words

tailboard
tailbone
tailcoat
tailender
tailfin
tailgate
tailgater

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tailender. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tailender
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