coattail

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English

Definitions

noun

The flap at the back of a coat that hangs down, sometimes below the waist.
(usually in the plural) Success of a figure, organization or movement that transfers to those who associate with it.

verb

To ride the coattails of.

Related words

Synonyms

coattails effect coat-tail tailcoat coatee longcoat tail tails coat smallcoat coathook tail flap carcoat car coat cutaway tippet backwing

Associated

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Rhymes

wail gale avail frail assail travail prevail entail stale unveil

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