Definition

A person or player who is positioned at the end of a group, often referring to a batsman in cricket who bats last and is usually not very skilled at batting.

Example

In the final overs of the match, the tailender struggled to score runs against the strong bowling attack.

Conversation

Did you see the match yesterday?

Yeah, it was intense, but their tailender couldn't save the team.

Right? It's tough when the last players can't score.

Exactly! They really needed a strong finish to win.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tailender → It is formed from "tail" (from Old French *tail*, meaning the rear or end part) and "-ender" (a suffix indicating a person or thing that is associated with or characterized by). The word "tailender" refers to a person or thing that is at the end or rear of a group or line.

Memory Tip

Think of someone at the 'end' ('tail') of a line — that's what a tailender is, a person who is last.

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