Synonyms of the word tailfin


TAILFINDECORATION - FIN - ORNAMENT - ORNAMENTATION - STABILIZER

tailfin

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

decoration

  • n. The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.
  • n. That which adorns, enriches, or beautifies; something added by way of embellishment; ornament.
  • n. Specifically, any mark of honor to be worn upon the person, as a medal, cross, or ribbon of an order of…
  • n. (biochemistry, immunology) The use of exotic sugars as decoys to distract the immune system of a host.

fin

  • n. (ichthyology) One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.
  • n. A similar appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal.
  • n. A thin, rigid component of an aircraft, extending from the fuselage and used to stabilise and steer the…
  • n. A similar structure on the tail of a bomb, used to help keep it on course.
  • n. A hairstyle, resembling the fin of a fish, in which the hair is combed and set into a vertical ridge along…
  • n. A device worn by divers and swimmers on their feet.
  • n. An extending part on a surface of a radiator, engine, heatsink, etc., used to facilitate cooling.
  • n. A sharp raised edge (generally in concrete) capable of damaging a roof membrane or vapor retarder.
  • v. (transitive) To cut the fins from a fish, shark, etc.
  • v. (intransitive) To swim in the manner of a fish.
  • v. (transitive) To provide (a motor vehicle etc) with fins.
  • n. (US, slang) A five-dollar bill.

ornament

  • n. An element of decoration; that which embellishes or adorns.
  • n. A Christmas tree decoration.
  • n. (music) A musical flourish that is unnecessary to the overall melodic or harmonic line, but serves to…
  • v. To decorate.
  • v. To add to.

ornamentation

  • n. Decoration, adornment or embellishment.
  • n. The act or process of decorating etc.

stabilizer

  • n. Any person or thing that brings stability.
  • n. Any substance added to something in order to stabilize it.
  • n. A gyroscopically controlled fin or similar device that prevents the excess rolling of a ship in rough…
  • n. An airfoil that stabilizes the flight of an aircraft or missile.
  • n. (textiles) A piece of backing fabric used in embroidery.
  • n. (in the plural, Britain) training wheels on a child's bicycle.

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