ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Tailfin

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Tailfin is a noun meaning A fin at the tail of a fish, caudal fin.

Meaning

A fin at the tail of a fish, caudal fin.

More Meanings

  1. A fin on the tail of an aircraft, vertical stabilizer
  2. (automotive) A fin-like projection at the rear of a car, common on American cars of the 1950s.

Word Forms

Synonyms for tailfin

Depending on context, synonyms include fin.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include fin, backfin, tail, sailfin, finlet, fish tail.

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