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flipper Definition and Meaning in English (flipper definition)

noun
Synonyms:finswimfin
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Flipper definition: A large, flat rubber shoe worn on the foot to aid in swimming, especially underwater.

Definitions of Flipper

  1. 1noun

    A large, flat rubber shoe worn on the foot to aid in swimming, especially underwater.

  2. 2noun

    A broad, flat limb of an aquatic animal, such as a seal, whale, or turtle, used for swimming.

Example Sentences

casual

“He put on his flippers before jumping into the ocean.”

casual

“The seal used its powerful flippers to propel itself through the water.”

Synonyms

finswimfin

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Flipper definition: A large, flat rubber shoe worn on the foot to aid in swimming, especially underwater.
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'Flipper' translates to 'flipper' in English. Flipper definition: A large, flat rubber shoe worn on the foot to aid in swimming, especially underwater.
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