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tail fin
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Princeton's WordNet
vertical stabilizer, vertical stabiliser, vertical fin, tail fin, tailfinnoun
a stabilizer that is part of the vertical tail structure of an airplane
tail fin, tailfin, finnoun
one of a pair of decorations projecting above the rear fenders of an automobile
tail fin, caudal finnoun
the tail of fishes and some other aquatic vertebrates
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tail fin
A tail fin, also known as a caudal fin, is the fin located at the end of a fish's body or the tail of other aquatic animals. Its primary function is to help the aquatic creatures move and steer through the water efficiently. In the context of aviation, a tail fin, also known as vertical stabilizer, is the vertical part at the tail of an airplane that contributes to the stability and control of the aircraft during flight.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of tail fin in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of tail fin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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