1. Plural of bangtail; horses, especially racehorses, identified by a distinctive bang or blunt cut at the end of the tail.
Usage: informal; chiefly North American; often used in racing or equestrian contexts
2. Plural of bangtail; postcards or direct mail pieces with a perforated stub or tear-off section at the bottom.
Usage: informal; marketing/advertising jargon

Examples

• The stable kept several bangtails ready for the upcoming race meet.
• Racetrack officials use bangtails to track and identify horses in their registry.
• The marketing team designed bangtails to increase response rates from customers.
• She collected vintage bangtails from the 1950s advertising campaign.
• The trainer preferred bangtails because the distinctive tail cut made identification easier.