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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
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tailfinnoun
A fin at the tail (of a fish or airplane)
tailfinnoun
A fin like projection at the rear of a car, common on American cars of the 1950s.
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tailfin
A tailfin, also known as a vertical stabilizer, is an upright extension or vertical surface at the rear of a vehicle, structure, or animal body that improves stability during motion, helps with direction control, or adds an aesthetic look. In aeronautics, tailfins refer to the parts of the aircraft that point upward at the tail and aid in the craft's stability during flight. In automobile design, tailfins were particularly popular in the mid-20th century to enhance the car's streamlined look and to symbolize speed and modernity. In the animal kingdom, tail fins help fish and other aquatic creatures to steer, move up or down, and maintain balance underwater.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of tailfin in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of tailfin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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