(computing) The grouping together of the final partial blocks of multiple files, so as to save space in a file system.

(computing) Synonym of tail merging

(countable) A thermistor that is towed behind a ship to measure the ocean's temperature. / (heraldry) The sanguine tincture.

Alternative form of bristletail

Ophiopsammus maculata - a reddish-brown starfish with five smooth, rounded, jointed arms, each tapered towards the tip growing up to 300 mm across. Commonly found amongst seaweed from low-tide to about 20 m depth throughout New Zealand.

snifting valve

plural of tail valve

A covering for a horse's tail

Alternative form of horsetail.

(also figuratively) following (someone) closely