Synonyms of the word flipper


FLIPPERFIN - LIMB - SHOE

flipper

  • n. In marine mammals such as whales, a wide flat limb, adapted for swimming.
  • n. A flat, wide, paddle-like rubber covering for the foot, used in swimming.
  • n. A flat lever in a pinball machine, used to keep the ball in play.
  • n. (cricket) A type of ball bowled by a leg spin bowler, which spins backwards and skids off the pitch with…
  • n. (informal, US) Television remote control, clicker.
  • n. (dated, slang) The hand.
  • n. (dentistry) A kind of false tooth, usually temporary.
  • n. A kitchen spatula.
  • v. To lift one or both flippers out of the water and slap the surface of the water.

fin

  • n. (ichthyology) One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.
  • n. A similar appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal.
  • n. A thin, rigid component of an aircraft, extending from the fuselage and used to stabilise and steer the…
  • n. A similar structure on the tail of a bomb, used to help keep it on course.
  • n. A hairstyle, resembling the fin of a fish, in which the hair is combed and set into a vertical ridge along…
  • n. A device worn by divers and swimmers on their feet.
  • n. An extending part on a surface of a radiator, engine, heatsink, etc., used to facilitate cooling.
  • n. A sharp raised edge (generally in concrete) capable of damaging a roof membrane or vapor retarder.
  • v. (transitive) To cut the fins from a fish, shark, etc.
  • v. (intransitive) To swim in the manner of a fish.
  • v. (transitive) To provide (a motor vehicle etc) with fins.
  • n. (US, slang) A five-dollar bill.

limb

  • n. A major appendage of human or animal, used for locomotion (such as an arm, leg or wing).
  • n. A branch of a tree.
  • n. (archery) The part of the bow, from the handle to the tip.
  • n. An elementary piece of the mechanism of a lock.
  • n. A thing or person regarded as a part or member of, or attachment to, something else.
  • v. To remove the limbs from an animal or tree.
  • v. To supply with limbs.
  • n. (astronomy) The apparent visual edge of a celestial body.
  • n. (on a measuring instrument) The graduated edge of a circle or arc.
  • n. (botany) The border or upper spreading part of a monopetalous corolla, or of a petal or sepal; blade.

shoe

  • n. A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often…
  • n. A piece of metal designed to be attached to a horse's foot as a means of protection; a horseshoe.
  • n. (card games) A device for holding multiple decks of playing cards, allowing more games to be played by…
  • n. Something resembling a shoe in form, position, or function, such as a brake shoe.
  • n. The outer cover or tread of a pneumatic tire, especially for an automobile.
  • v. To put shoes on one's feet.
  • v. To put horseshoes on a horse.
  • v. To equip an object with a protection against wear.

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