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ducktail

ducktail

8.4
A small raised part at the back of a car shaped like a duck's tail that helps it stay steady
  • noun
  • /ˈdʌkˌteɪl/
translation icon : alerón ducktail
  • To improve stability on the track, he installed a custom ducktail spoiler on his vehicle.

Examples

  • The vintage car's body was modified with a ducktail to capture the classic look and improve its handling.

  • The sleek design of the sports car featured a stylish ducktail that enhanced its aerodynamic performance.

  • I also ordered a Trap lip and Vindi's ducktail trunk lid.

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Synonyms

tail fin
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  • Archaic
1 6.4

A decorative metal piece on a car's rear that looks like a small wing

is a small aerodynamic spoiler that improves stability rather than decoration

Surface Forms

ducktail singular
ducktails plural

Morphology

ducktail = duck + tail (transparent) = duck + tail

The automotive term names a rear shape or spoiler that resembles a duck's tail; the metaphorical shape is directly derivable from 'duck' + 'tail'.

Etymology

Ducktail for a car part is named because the raised rear curve of the car looks like a duck's tail, and that small shape can help keep the vehicle steady at speed. That's why car fans and builders call that spoiler a ducktail.