"tailstand" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tailstands [plural]
Etymology: From tail + stand. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|tail|stand}} tail + stand Head templates: {{en-noun}} tailstand (plural tailstands)
  1. (aviation) A vertical pole that supports the rear fuselage of an aircraft during the loading and unloading of cargo. Synonyms: pogo stick [informal]
    Sense id: en-tailstand-en-noun-7fKlp9Ox Categories (other): Aviation Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
  2. (furry fandom) Standing with one's tail rather than the legs, usually in a curved way, in a similar fashion to kangaroos. Tags: slang
    Sense id: en-tailstand-en-noun-QfJsxXBU Categories (other): Furry fandom, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 28 72 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 18 82 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 18 82 Topics: lifestyle

Inflected forms

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