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What is another word for whale's tail?

Pronunciation: [wˈe͡ɪlz tˈe͡ɪl] (IPA)

The term "whale's tail" refers to a phenomenon where the back end of a whale rises out of the water, resembling the shape of a tail. There are several synonyms for this term, including "fluke," "dorsal fin," "caudal fin," and "paddle." The fluke is the triangular-shaped tail fin of a whale that propels it through the water. The dorsal fin is the large, triangular-shaped fin on top of a whale's back. The caudal fin is the tail fin of a fish or aquatic mammal, including whales. The paddle is a less commonly used term for the fluke or caudal fin of a whale. Regardless of the synonym used, seeing a whale's tail or fluke rise out of the water is a breathtaking sight for anyone who witnesses it.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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    caudal fin, Aquatic organ, Cetacean body part, Marine mammal appendage, animal appendage.

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