bangtail Meaning & Definition
What Does Bangtail Mean?
Bangtail is a noun that means The tail of a horse or cow, allowed to grow out and then trimmed horizontally so as to form a tassel; a horse or cow having such a tail. It can also mean A racehorse. As a verb, it means To shear off the hair horizontally at the end of a cow or horse's tail.
Word Facts for Bangtail
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | racehorse and race horse |
| Plural | bangtails |
| Verb forms | bangtails, bangtailing, bangtailed |
Bangtail Definition (Noun)
- The tail of a horse or cow, allowed to grow out and then trimmed horizontally so as to form a tassel; a horse or cow having such a tail.
- A racehorse.
- A prostitute.
- An envelope with a perforated flap on which promotional material is printed; the flap on such an envelope.
Bangtail as a Verb
- To shear off the hair horizontally at the end of a cow or horse's tail.
Synonyms of Bangtail
Bangtail synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Bangtail
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Bangtail in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
bangtail (plural bangtails)
bangtail (third-person singular simple present bangtails, present participle bangtailing, simple past and past participle bangtailed)
Words That Rhyme With Bangtail
Origin of Bangtail
From bang + tail. The primary meaning refers to the sense bang (“fringe of hair cut across the forehead”).
Common Questions About Bangtail
Is bangtail a noun or a verb?
Bangtail is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for bangtail?
Words with a similar meaning to bangtail include racehorse and race horse. See the full list of bangtail synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of bangtail?
The plural of bangtail is bangtails.
What is the past tense of bangtail?
The past tense of bangtail is bangtailed. The present participle is bangtailing.