tail fin
AmericanEtymology
Origin of tail fin
First recorded in 1675–85
Example Sentences
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A female gripped the fish by its large tail fin, which provided a secure hold, while a male gained speed and charged toward them.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
In April, Boeing found some fittings that attach the MAX’s vertical tail fin had been improperly manufactured by a subcontractor to Spirit AeroSystems of Wichita, Kan.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 12, 2023
The female specimen is roughly 14 inches, measuring from mouth to tail fin, according to Michelle Horeczko, a senior environmental scientist supervisor with the Department of Fish and Wildlife.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2023
It is an Airbus A321, with a union flag on the tail fin, and "United Kingdom" written down the side.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2023
Every once in a while a creature’s tail, fin, or snout would surface as some peculiar behavior.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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