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Meaning of flipper

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

flipper

Pronunciation:/ˈflɪpə//ˈflɪpɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. In marine mammals such as whales, a wide flat limb, adapted for swimming.

  2. A flat, wide, paddle-like rubber covering for the foot, used in swimming.

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

  4. A small flat used to support a larger one.

verb

Definitions

  1. To lift one or both flippers out of the water and slap the surface of the water.