tags
/tæɡz/
NOUN
1. Labels and identification markers
Small labels, marks, or identifying attachments used to name, describe, classify, or identify objects, people, or information.
1.1. Labels attached to physical objects
Small pieces of paper, plastic, or other material attached to products, luggage, clothing, or belongings to display identifying or descriptive information.
Synonyms
Examples
- Sarah carefully attached tags to each item for the upcoming garage sale.
- The luggage had colorful identification tags to make it easy to spot at the airport.
- Jake's dog proudly wore a collar adorned with personalized tags.
- The clothing store used price tags to display discounts and promotions.
Related Words
- sticker
- barcode
- nameplate
- price
- identification
- luggage
1.2. Digital labels and metadata
Keywords or descriptive terms assigned to digital content, files, or information to categorize it and make it easier to search, organize, and retrieve.
Synonyms
- keywords
- labels
- descriptors
- metadata labels
- classifications
- categories
Examples
- Emily organized her blog posts with relevant and descriptive tags.
- The team added tags to the documents so employees could find them more easily.
Related Words
- metadata
- indexing
- database
- search
- digital content
- categorization
1.3. Identification plates and registration markers
Official identification markers displayed on vehicles or attached to animals, people, or equipment to provide registration or identification information.
Synonyms
- license plates
- registration plates
- number plates
- identification badges
- identification medals
Examples
- The police checked the vehicle's tags during the roadside inspection.
- Each animal wore identification tags bearing its registration number.
Related Words
- registration
- vehicle
- serial number
- identification
- medallion
1.4. Names and designations
Names, titles, or identifying designations used to refer to or distinguish particular people, objects, or things.
Synonyms
Examples
- The database stores the tags assigned to each registered user.
Related Words
- identity
- nickname
- nomenclature
- identifier
- title
NOUN
2. A children's chasing game
A game in which one player tries to touch another player, who then becomes the person responsible for chasing the others.
2.1. Children's playground game
A running and chasing game in which players attempt to touch one another to transfer the role of the chaser, commonly called 'it'.
Synonyms
Examples
- The children played tags in the schoolyard during recess.
Related Words
NOUN
3. Small growths of skin
Small, soft projections of skin that extend from the body's surface, commonly known as skin tags.
3.1. Skin growths and appendages
Refers to small benign skin growths that hang from the surface of the skin, often connected by a narrow stalk.
Synonyms
- skin growths
- skin appendages
- acrochordons
- fibroepithelial polyps
Examples
- The dermatologist examined the small skin tags on her neck.
Related Words
- skin
- epidermis
- growth
- polyp
- skin lesion
NOUN
4. Graffiti signatures
Stylized names or distinctive signatures created by graffiti artists and displayed on walls or other surfaces.
4.1. Graffiti writing and artist signatures
Refers to distinctive graffiti signatures or stylized lettering used by street artists to identify themselves and mark surfaces.
Synonyms
- graffiti signatures
- graffiti marks
- street signatures
- inscriptions
Examples
- The alley walls were covered with colorful tags from local graffiti artists.
Related Words
NOUN
5. Matted clumps of sheep's wool
Clumps of wool, particularly around a sheep's hindquarters, that become matted with dung and other dirt.
5.1. Sheep grooming and wool contamination
Refers to soiled or matted locks of wool that collect around a sheep's rear and may need to be removed during livestock grooming.
Synonyms
- dags
- taglocks
- soiled wool
Examples
- The farmer cleaned the tags from the sheep before the annual shearing.
Related Words
- sheep
- wool
- livestock
- shearing
- crutching
- grooming
NOUN
6. Attributions in written dialogue
Words or phrases that identify the speaker or indicate the source of a statement in written dialogue or narration.
6.1. Dialogue and speech attribution
Short expressions accompanying quoted speech or thoughts to identify who said or thought the words, such as 'he said' or 'she thought'.
Synonyms
- speech tags
- dialogue attributions
- attribution phrases
- speaker identifiers
Examples
- The editor removed repetitive dialogue tags from the manuscript.
Related Words
NOUN
7. Concluding or supplementary sections of performances
Short concluding portions of a song, speech, or television program that provide an ending, cue, or additional closing material.
7.1. Repeated ending of a song
The final line or lines of a song's chorus, repeated to signal or reinforce the conclusion of the musical piece.
Synonyms
- refrains
- closing lines
- repeated endings
Examples
- The singer repeated the tags of the chorus to bring the song to a memorable close.
Related Words
- chorus
- song
- lyrics
- verse
- musical ending
7.2. Final scene of a television program
A brief scene shown at the end of a television episode, often returning to a secondary storyline or providing an additional closing moment.
Synonyms
- closing scenes
- epilogues
- codas
- end scenes
Examples
- The comedy series often used short tags after the main story had ended.
Related Words
- television
- episode
- subplot
- scene
- ending
- credits
7.3. Cue at the end of a speech
A concluding word or expression that signals the end of an actor's speech or indicates when another performer should respond.
Synonyms
- cues
- prompts
- signals
- catchwords
Examples
- The actor waited for the tags in the preceding speech before delivering his next line.
Related Words
NOUN
8. A metallic tip or binding on a cord
Small metallic coverings or bindings fitted to the ends of strings or laces to protect them and make threading easier.
8.1. Tips of laces and cords
Refers to narrow metal or plastic coverings attached to the ends of shoelaces, cords, or strings to prevent fraying and help them pass through openings.
Synonyms
- aglets
- lace tips
- cord tips
- end caps
Examples
- The metal tags at the ends of the old shoelaces had become loose.
Related Words
- shoelace
- string
- cord
- metal fitting
- fastening
NOUN
9. A miscellaneous or disreputable crowd
A group of people regarded as socially insignificant, disreputable, or of little importance.
9.1. Rabble and socially disreputable people
Used disparagingly to describe a miscellaneous group of people considered undesirable, low-status, or lacking respectability.
Synonyms
- rabble
- riffraff
- rabblement
- riff-raff
- scum
Antonyms
Examples
- The aristocrats dismissed the gathering crowd as nothing more than tags and riffraff.
Related Words
- mob
- crowd
- multitude
- commoners
- populace
NOUN
10. Young sheep
Sheep in their first year of life, before reaching the next stage of maturity.
10.1. Young sheep and livestock
Refers to immature sheep that are still in their first year and have not yet reached adulthood.
Synonyms
- tegs
- yearling sheep
Antonyms
- adult sheep
- mature sheep
Examples
- The farmer separated the tags from the older sheep in the flock.
Related Words
- lamb
- hogget
- flock
- livestock
- sheep farming
NOUN
11. Short peptide sequences attached to proteins
Short sequences of amino acids artificially attached to proteins to assist with their purification, solubilization, detection, or visualization.
11.1. Protein identification and purification
Refers to engineered peptide sequences added to proteins to make them easier to isolate, detect, or study in laboratory research.
Synonyms
- peptide tags
- protein tags
- affinity tags
- epitope tags
Examples
- Researchers attached tags to the proteins to simplify their purification and analysis.
Related Words
- protein
- peptide
- amino acid
- purification
- molecular biology
- protein expression
NOUN
12. Elements in markup languages
Pieces of markup syntax used to identify, define, or structure elements in a document or markup language.
12.1. HTML and document markup
Markup elements or delimiters that specify the structure, formatting, or meaning of content in languages such as HTML and XML.
Synonyms
- markup elements
- HTML elements
- markup delimiters
Examples
- The developer checked the HTML tags to ensure that the page was structured correctly.
Related Words
- HTML
- XML
- markup language
- element
- attribute
- document structure
NOUN
13. Slight hanging appendages
Small or insignificant parts that extend from or hang loosely from a larger object, especially clothing.
13.1. Loose parts of clothing and objects
Refers to small projecting or dangling pieces attached to an article of clothing or another object.
Synonyms
- appendages
- flaps
- tabs
- projections
- dangling pieces
Examples
- The tailor trimmed the loose tags hanging from the edges of the garment.
Related Words
NOUN
14. Pieces of tagboard
Pieces of stiff, thin cardboard commonly used for labels, cards, and lightweight packaging.
14.1. Cardboard and paper material
Refers to sheets or pieces of sturdy paperboard material used for making tags, labels, and similar products.
Synonyms
- tagboard
- paperboard
- cardboard
Examples
- The craft store sold tags made from lightweight tagboard.
Related Words
NOUN
15. Instances of putting a runner out
Plays in baseball or similar sports in which a defensive player touches a runner with the ball or a glove holding the ball to record an out.
15.1. Baseball defensive plays
Refers to plays in which a fielder tags a baserunner who is not safely occupying a base, resulting in the runner being declared out.
Synonyms
- tag-outs
- putouts
- outs
Examples
- The shortstop recorded two tags during the final inning.
Related Words
VERB
16. Labeling and identifying something
The act of attaching a label, mark, or identifying designation to something.
16.1. Labeling physical objects
Attaching identifying labels, marks, or tickets to physical objects, products, or belongings.
Synonyms
- labels
- marks
- badges
- tickets
- identifies
Antonyms
- removes labels
- delabels
Examples
- The staff tags each item before putting it up for sale.
- The luggage handlers tag every suitcase before loading it onto the aircraft.
Related Words
- label
- sticker
- price
- identification
- inventory
16.2. Classifying digital content
Assigning keywords or metadata to files, documents, images, and other digital content to make them easier to classify and retrieve.
Synonyms
- labels
- classifies
- categorizes
- indexes
- identifies
- marks
Examples
- The application tags uploaded photographs according to their content.
- The librarian tags digital documents with descriptive keywords.
Related Words
16.3. Attaching or fitting identification markers
Fastening or fitting an object with a physical tag or identifying marker.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- detaches
- removes
Examples
- The workers tag each container before it leaves the warehouse.
Related Words
- tag
- fastener
- attachment
- marker
- identification
VERB
17. Marking surfaces with graffiti
The act of writing or painting a distinctive personal signature or symbol on a surface as graffiti.
17.1. Graffiti writing
Creating graffiti by marking walls, buildings, or other surfaces with a distinctive name, signature, or symbol.
Synonyms
- marks
- inscribes
- writes
- spray-paints
Examples
- The authorities warned people not to tag public buildings.
Related Words
- graffiti
- street art
- spray paint
- signature
- mural
VERB
18. Removing soiled wool from sheep
The act of removing dung-contaminated clumps of wool from a sheep, particularly around its hindquarters.
18.1. Sheep grooming and dag removal
Removing dags or soiled wool from sheep to maintain cleanliness and reduce hygiene problems in livestock.
Synonyms
- dags
- crutches
- cleans
Examples
- The farmer tags the sheep before the shearing season to remove the soiled wool.
Related Words
- sheep
- wool
- dagging
- crutching
- shearing
- livestock
VERB
19. Striking a ball forcefully
The act of hitting a ball hard, particularly during a sporting activity.
19.1. Forceful ball striking
Hitting a ball with considerable force, often using a bat or another sporting implement.
Synonyms
- hits
- strikes
- smacks
- swats
- slugs
- batters
- belts
Examples
- The batter tags the ball hard during practice.
Related Words
VERB
20. Putting a runner out in baseball
The act of touching a baserunner with the ball or a glove holding the ball to record an out.
20.1. Baseball defensive play
Touching a baserunner with the ball or a glove containing the ball while the runner is not safely occupying a base.
Synonyms
- puts out
- retires
- touches out
Antonyms
- allows to reach base
- safe
Examples
- The shortstop tags the runner before he reaches second base.
Related Words
VERB
21. Following or accompanying someone
The act of following someone closely or joining them while they travel or participate in an activity.
21.1. Following closely
Keeping close behind or pursuing another person or group as they move from one place to another.
Synonyms
- follows
- tails
- shadows
- trails
- pursues
Antonyms
- leads
- guides
- precedes
Examples
- The detective tags the suspect through the crowded streets.
Related Words
- follower
- pursuit
- tracking
- surveillance
- companion
21.2. Joining or accompanying someone
Joining another person or group during an outing, journey, or activity, often informally or without a specific invitation.
Synonyms
- accompanies
- joins
- comes along
- goes along
Antonyms
Examples
- The children tag along with their parents during the village tour.
Related Words
- companionship
- company
- friendship
- togetherness
- fellowship
VERB
22. Catching a player in the game of tag
The act of touching another player during the chasing game of tag, usually transferring the role of chaser to that player.
22.1. Touching another player during a game
Catching and touching another participant during a chasing game so that the touched player becomes the next chaser.
Synonyms
Examples
- Mia tags her brother before he reaches the playground gate.