monkey tail

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English

Noun

monkey tail (plural monkey tails)

  1. An ornamental tail that completes certain letters in D'Nealian handwriting.
  2. (historical) A short lever for training a carronade on its target.
  3. A piece of knotted rope by which to attach a hook, to save the hand from jamming.