skid fin

noun

, Aeronautics.

1. an upright projection or fin, positioned from leading edge to trailing edge in the center of the upper wing of some early airplanes and used to retard skidding.

Word History and Origins

Origin of skid fin¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Villwock made waves last week at the Columbia Cup with his collision with the Oberto boat in one heat, and then in a separate heat, the 17 Fox Plumbing and Heating boat hit the skid fin wake of Villwock’s boat.

From Seattle Times

Villwock made waves last week at the Columbia Cup with his collision with the Oberto boat in one heat, and then in a separate heat, the 17 Fox Plumbing and Heating boat hit the skid fin wake of Villwock’s boat.

From Seattle Times

In a turn, the custom-built seats hold her body in place while the skid fin keeps the boat tracking, although like all hydroplane racers with surface props, it turns best going to port.

From Time Magazine Archive