Tail Fin Definition

noun
A movable fin that forms the tail of a fish, the fluke of a whale, etc.
Webster's New World
A fixed or adjustable fin on the rear of a rocket, car, etc.
Webster's New World
A fin at the tail end of an aerodynamic or hydrodynamic object such as an airplane or surfboard, used to provide directional control or stability.
American Heritage Medicine

Alternative spelling of tailfin.

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Other Word Forms of Tail Fin

Noun

Singular:
tail fin
Plural:
tail-fins

Tail Fin Sentence Examples

  • Both sexes have a prominent eyespot at the base of the tail fin.

  • The black craft was a perfect triangle, with no jagged edges or visible rear tail fin.

  • June 7th Visited Lee, captured worm pipefish, it has some damage to its tail fin.

  • They do not have a tail fin and cannot really be mistaken for anything else, if only because of their short snub snout.

  • It was two meters long, probably including the tail fin.

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Words Starting With

TTATAI

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NINFIN

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