tailing >> ˈteɪlɪŋ
Definition: [noun] the residue of something, especially ore.
Example: tailings from the mine may contaminate local waterways
Definition: [noun] the action of cutting the stalks or ends off fruit or vegetables.
Example: the green beans only needed topping and tailing
Definition: [noun] the part of a beam or projecting brick or stone embedded in a wall.