flipper
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Noun — A wide, flat limb used for swimming, found on animals such as whales, seals, and turtles.
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Etymology
From flip + the agent suffix -er.
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What does “flipper” mean?
The word “flipper” means a wide, flat limb used for swimming, found on animals such as whales, seals, and turtles. In plain terms, a flat swimming limb (on an animal or worn as gear), or the paddle in a pinball machine.
How do you pronounce “flipper”?
“Flipper” is pronounced FLIH-puh (/ˈflɪpɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “flipper” in a sentence?
Here is “flipper” used in a sentence: “The seal slapped its flipper against the water.”
What part of speech is “flipper”?
“Flipper” is a noun.
How many meanings does “flipper” have?
“Flipper” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a wide, flat limb used for swimming, found on animals such as whales, seals, and turtles.