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pigtail
[ pig-teyl ]
/ ˈpɪgˌteɪl /
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noun
a braid of hair hanging down the back of the head.
pigtails, two bunches of hair gathered and fastened on either side of the head, in braids or hanging freely.
tobacco in a thin, twisted roll.
Electricity.
- a short, flexible wire used in connecting a stationary terminal with a terminal having a limited range of motion.
- a short wire connected to an electric device, as a lead or ground.
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British Dictionary definitions for pigtail
pigtail
/ (ˈpɪɡˌteɪl) /
noun
a bunch of hair or one of two bunches on either side of the face, worn loose or plaited
a twisted roll of tobacco
Derived forms of pigtail
pigtailed, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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