broken tail
Fractured rear extension
A broken tail is a tail that has been fractured or damaged, whether on an animal or a vehicle.
The term appears most often in veterinary contexts, where cats and dogs suffer broken tails from accidents or being caught in doors.
On aircraft, a broken tail refers to damage to the tail assembly.
The phrase can also describe decorative or structural elements that have snapped off: The kite's broken tail dragged in the dirt.
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