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flipper in German

flipper in German is Flosse, Flipperhebel — flipper means a wide, flat limb used for swimming, found on animals such as whales, seals, and turtles.

flipper in German

Flosse
noun
Flipperhebel
noun
A flat lever in a pinball machine, triggered by the player to strike the ball and keep it in play.

What does "flipper" mean?

  1. noun A wide, flat limb used for swimming, found on animals such as whales, seals, and turtles.
    "The seal slapped its flipper against the water."
  2. noun A flat rubber fin worn on the foot to aid swimming.
    "She put on her flippers before diving into the reef."
  3. noun A moving lever in a pinball machine used to hit the ball.
    "He tapped the flipper button just in time to save the ball."
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flipper in a sentence

  • The seal slapped its flipper against the water.
  • She put on her flippers before diving into the reef.
  • He tapped the flipper button just in time to save the ball.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "flipper" in German?

"flipper" in German is Flosse, Flipperhebel. flipper means: A wide, flat limb used for swimming, found on animals such as whales, seals, and turtles.

How do you use "flipper" in a sentence?

Example: "The seal slapped its flipper against the water." In German, "flipper" is Flosse, Flipperhebel.

Are there other ways to say "flipper" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "flipper": Flosse, Flipperhebel.

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