flipper — meaning in English

English meaning

• fin noun One of the flat, wing-like parts on a fish or marine animal used for swimming and steering.
• flipper noun A wide, flat limb used for swimming, found on animals such as whales, seals, and turtles.

Senses

flipper is used for these senses in English:

• fin A device worn by divers and swimmers on their feet.

fin — full definition

1. noun One of the flat, wing-like parts on a fish or marine animal used for swimming and steering.
2. noun A rigid, blade-like part sticking out from an aircraft, rocket, or vehicle to help it stay stable or steer.
3. noun A flipper worn on the foot for swimming or diving.

flipper — full definition

1. noun A wide, flat limb used for swimming, found on animals such as whales, seals, and turtles.
2. noun A flat rubber fin worn on the foot to aid swimming.
3. noun A moving lever in a pinball machine used to hit the ball.

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