tailings the residue of something, especially ore 残渣(尤指矿渣) ■[mass noun]grain or flour of inferior quality 质量低劣的谷子(或面粉)
[mass noun]the action of cutting the stalks or ends off fruit or vegetables, in preparation for cooking (烹饪之前)摘除水果(或蔬菜)的根 the green beans only needed topping and tailing. 青菜豆只需要摘除两头就行了。
the part of a beam or projecting brick or stone embedded in a wall 砌置墙上的挑出件