tailing

tailing
noun
  1. 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)
  2. [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。
  3. the part of a beam or projecting brick or stone embedded in a wall
    砌置墙上的挑出件
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