empennage — meaning in English

English meaning

• fin noun One of the flat, wing-like parts on a fish or marine animal used for swimming and steering.
• tail noun The flexible appendage extending from the rear of an animal's body.

Senses

empennage is used for these senses in English:

• fletching The process of attaching fins, such as halved feathers, to a projectile in order to stabilize its flight.
• tail The rear structure of an aircraft, the empennage.

fin — full definition

1. noun One of the flat, wing-like parts on a fish or marine animal used for swimming and steering.
2. noun A rigid, blade-like part sticking out from an aircraft, rocket, or vehicle to help it stay stable or steer.
3. noun A flipper worn on the foot for swimming or diving.

tail — full definition

1. noun The flexible appendage extending from the rear of an animal's body.
2. noun The rear or last part of something, such as an aircraft's tail section or the end of a line or sequence.
3. noun The side of a coin opposite the head, or (informally) someone secretly following another person.
4. verb To follow someone closely and secretly, typically to observe them.

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