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Definition of Tailfin
1. Noun. A stabilizer that is part of the vertical tail structure of an airplane.
Exact synonyms: Tail Fin, Vertical Fin, Vertical Stabiliser, Vertical Stabilizer
Generic synonyms: Stabilizer
Group relationships: Vertical Tail
Generic synonyms: Stabilizer
Group relationships: Vertical Tail
2. Noun. One of a pair of decorations projecting above the rear fenders of an automobile.
Exact synonyms: Fin, Tail Fin
Group relationships: Auto, Automobile, Car, Machine, Motorcar
Generic synonyms: Decoration, Ornament, Ornamentation
Derivative terms: Fin
Group relationships: Auto, Automobile, Car, Machine, Motorcar
Generic synonyms: Decoration, Ornament, Ornamentation
Derivative terms: Fin
Definition of Tailfin
1. Noun. A fin at the tail (of a fish or airplane) ¹
2. Noun. (automotive) A fin like projection at the rear of a car, common on American cars of the 1950s. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Tailfin
1. a fin at the posterior end of a fish [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Tailfin
Literary usage of Tailfin
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Standard Cipher Code of the American Railway Association, for the Use of by American Railway Association (1906)
"tailfin Forward copy of Tariff on from to 3. .Tailgate General Freight Department
Tariff (No.) 4. .Tailhook Have you issued Tariff to cover? 5. ..."
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