■ noun the last or hindmost part of something, in particular of the batting order in cricket.
Phrases
tail-end Charlie informal a crew member of a bomber aircraft who operates a gun from a rear compartment.
Derivatives
tail-ender noun ( Cricket ).
■ noun the last or hindmost part of something, in particular of the batting order in cricket.
Phrases
tail-end Charlie informal a crew member of a bomber aircraft who operates a gun from a rear compartment.
Derivatives
tail-ender noun ( Cricket ).
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