nose to tail
The phrase 'nose to tail' is versatile and used in various contexts, including traffic, cooking, and aviation.
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Definition
B2Traffic
(british)Vehicles arranged closely in a line, often moving slowly.
Example
- The cars were nose to tail on the highway during rush hour.
C1Culinary
(technical)Using nearly all parts of an animal for food to minimize waste.
Example
- The chef's nose to tail approach ensures that every part of the pig is utilized in the menu.
C1Aviation
(technical)Aircraft positioned closely in a line on a runway or taxiway.
Example
- The planes were nose to tail as they prepared for takeoff.
B2Traffic
(australian)A minor collision where one vehicle hits the back of another.
Example
- The accident was just a nose to tail, so the damage was minimal.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "nose to tail":
head to toetop and tailfrom stem to sterntoe to toetail endback to front