Flipper
Pronunciation: /ˈflɪpər/
Flipper (noun)
- A flat, broad limb used by animals like seals and penguins to swim.
- A rubber shoe with a wide end that helps people swim faster.
- A lever in a pinball machine used to hit the ball.
Examples
- The seal used its flipper to glide through the water.
- Dolphins rely on their flippers for balance and direction.
Common collocations: seal's flipper, move flippers, wear flippers, put on flippers, activate flipper