tailfin

(redirected from Tailfins)
Also found in: Thesaurus.

tail fin

also tail·fin  (tāl′fĭn′)
n.
1. A fin at the posterior part of the body of a fish, crustacean, whale, or other aquatic animal.
2. An ornamental projection shaped like a fin on the rear fender of an automobile. Also called fin1.
3. 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® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

tailfin

(ˈteɪlˌfɪn)
n
the fin situated at the tail of a fisha vertical fin situated at the rear of an aircraft to give lateral stabilitya protruding decorative projection on the rear of a car
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.tailfin - a stabilizer that is part of the vertical tail structure of an airplanetailfin - a stabilizer that is part of the vertical tail structure of an airplane
tail fin, vertical fin, vertical stabiliser, vertical stabilizer
stabilizer - airfoil consisting of a device for stabilizing an aircraft
vertical tail - the vertical airfoil in the tail assembly of an aircraft
2.tailfin - one of a pair of decorations projecting above the rear fenders of an automobile
fin, tail fin
auto, automobile, car, motorcar, machine - a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work"
decoration, ornament, ornamentation - something used to beautify
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
Mentioned in ?
References in periodicals archive ?
It lasted until 1997 when it was replaced with the controversial "World Images", a series of 50 different designs on the tailfins of BA aircraft meant to represent cultures and countries around the world.
Around 25 years ago a British Airways 747 was named City of Swansea - it's just touched down again; And the Boeing aircraft has been given the classic retro livery it first flew with back in 1993
It looked like no other Ford, featuring tailfins, a reverse-rake rear window, hooded lights and a big wide chrome grin of a radiator on more upmarket versions.
We had one of those...! BARRIE MILLS looks back at classic cars of days gone by... Ford Anglia 105E
"The Aer Lingus uniform is the very fabric of our brand and together with the shamrock on the tailfins instantly depicts our rich history and gives our guests who fly with us a warm sense of Ireland and Irish hospitality."
News /Uniform upgrade for Aer Lingus
The first Fiat 124 Spider was a sibling of the 124 sedan but featured retracted headlights, twin tailfins and two side windows that retracted when the soft-top roof was folded - a hard-top was an optional extra.
Fiat Chrysler commemorates 50th anniversary of 124 Spider
These will include the Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz (1959, USA), which boasted prominent tailfins and had a major impact on cars all over the world; the Morris Mini-Minor (1959, UK), which changed preconceived notions about a car for the masses; the Datsun Fairlady Model SP310 (1963, Japan), which won the first Japan Grand Prix of 1963; as well as the replica of the Toyota 2000GT "Speed Trial" (1966, Japan), which had set three world speed records as well as 13 international records.
Toyota to Mark the 10th Anniversary of the Classic Car Festival in Tokyo
Tailfins on the team's Hawk aircraft have received the fresh look, complete with flowing red, white and blue lines to emphasise the team's important role as a global ambassador for the United Kingdom and RAF.
BIPLANES AND RED ARROWS AMONG AIR SHOW THRILLS
It looked like no other Ford, featuring tailfins, a reverse-rake rear window, hoooded lights and a big wide chrome grin of a radiator on more upmarket versions, turning this car into a real character.
Ford's slant on a car for its time
Americans in their late teens will work twelve-hour shifts to attach tailfins and nosecones to 2000 lb bomb bodies filled with high explosive.
Resolved
The city that gave the world the Model T and fuelled the American love affair with tailfins, chrome fenders and big-block V-8 engines began a long decline in the middle of the last century as US carmakers began moving production out of town, and many residents followed.
Detroit files for bankruptcy
This was when tailfins made an appearance, enjoyed their time under the sun and then disappeared into motoring lore.
Sharjah's Classic Car Museum reopens with new features
Last month Strata signed a $1 billion (Dh3.67 billion) deal to make composites for Boeing, with an aim to be sole supplier of vertical tailfins for the 787 Dreamliner by the end of the decade.
UAE'S AEROSPACE FACTORY

Dictionary browser ?
Full browser ?