"tail cone" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tail cones [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} tail cone (plural tail cones)
  1. (aeronautics) A cone-shaped piece on the tail of a jet or aeroplane where exhaust escapes. Categories (topical): Aeronautics Synonyms: tailcone
    Sense id: en-tail_cone-en-noun-9g3CwL89 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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