Definitions

1. noun

A tail, especially one that is long and flexible, as in a lizard or a lion.

“The cauda of the lion helped it balance while climbing the tree.”

2. noun

A part of the spine, especially the coccyx, in humans.

“The cauda played a vital role in the human spine’s structure.”

3. noun

A tail-like appendage, especially in a bird, used for balance.

“The bird’s cauda helped it fly smoothly through the air.”