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Definition of tailless

tailless

/ˈteɪlləs/
tail · less

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1

Having no tail, either naturally as a characteristic of a species or breed, or through loss or docking.

Example

"The Manx cat is a famous breed known for being naturally tailless."


2

Designed without a horizontal stabilizer or distinct tail assembly (of an aircraft or missile).

Example

"Engineers tested a sleek, tailless flying-wing prototype in the wind tunnel."

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