tailing
/ˈteɪlɪŋ/noun
1
tailings
the residue of something, especially ore残渣（尤指矿渣）。
1.1
- mass noun grain or flour of inferior quality质量低劣的谷子（或面粉）。
2
- mass noun the action of cutting the stalks or ends off fruit or vegetables, in preparation for cooking（烹饪之前）摘除水果（或蔬菜）的根：
the green beans only needed topping and tailing.
青菜豆只需要摘除两头就行了。
3
- the part of a beam or projecting brick or stone embedded in a wall砌置墙上的挑出件。