a. (also plural). The inferior, less valuable, or refuse part of anything;
foots, bottoms, dregs; sediment. See also: tailings
b.
The poor grade of ore slime at the lower end of the slime box as it flows from
the stamps. Standard, 2
c. The unexposed end of a brick or stone in a
wall; a tailing. Standard, 2
d. The rear of a shovel deck. Nichols, 1
e. The anchor end of a cable excavator. Nichols, 1
f. A bar or barrier
formed behind a small isle or a skerry. Also called trailing spit; banner bank. Schieferdecker
Source:
Dictionary of Mining, Mineral, and Related Terms
