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noun

Flosse

One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.

Examples :

"The fish used its fins to swim quickly towards the surface. "

Der Fisch benutzte seine Flossen, um schnell zur Oberfläche zu schwimmen.

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Flosse

A similar appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal.

Examples :

"The dolphin's fin sliced through the water, a powerful movement. "

Die Flosse des Delfins schnitt durch das Wasser, eine kraftvolle Bewegung.

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noun

Leitwerk

A thin, rigid component of an aircraft, extending from the fuselage and used to stabilise and steer the aircraft.

Examples :

"The fin stabilises the plane in flight."

Das Leitwerk stabilisiert das Flugzeug im Flug.

technical vehicle part machine

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Leitwerk

A similar structure on the tail of a bomb, used to help keep it on course.

Examples :

"The pilot carefully checked the bomb's fin to ensure it was securely attached before dropping it. "

Der Pilot überprüfte sorgfältig das Leitwerk der Bombe, um sicherzustellen, dass es sicher befestigt war, bevor er sie abwarf.

military weapon part technical

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noun

Haarstil, bei dem das Haar zu einem vertikalen Kamm auf dem Kopf geformt wird

A hairstyle, resembling the fin of a fish, in which the hair is combed and set into a vertical ridge along the top of the head from about the crown to the forehead.

Examples :

"My sister wore a striking fin hairstyle to the school dance. "

Meine Schwester trug beim Schulball eine auffällige Frisur mit vertikalem Kamm.

appearance style

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Flosse

A device worn by divers and swimmers on their feet.

Examples :

"The divers wore fins to swim faster."

Die Taucher trugen Flossen, um schneller zu schwimmen.

sport nautical wear device ocean

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Kühlrippe

An extending part on a surface of a radiator, engine, heatsink, etc., used to facilitate cooling.

Examples :

"The radiator's fins helped cool the engine quickly. "

Die Kühlrippen des Kühlers halfen, den Motor schnell zu kühlen.

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Grat, Kante

A sharp raised edge (generally in concrete) capable of damaging a roof membrane or vapor retarder.

Examples :

"The roofer carefully avoided the concrete fin, as it could easily tear the new waterproof membrane. "

Der Dachdecker vermied sorgfältig den Betongrat, da er die neue wasserdichte Membran leicht beschädigen konnte.

building architecture technical material

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verb

Die Flossen abschneiden

To cut the fins from a fish, shark, etc.

Examples :

"Before cooking the fish, I had to fin it to remove the sharp spines. "

Bevor ich den Fisch kochte, musste ich ihm die Flossen abschneiden, um die scharfen Stacheln zu entfernen.

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verb

Flossen

(Of a fish) to swim with the dorsal fin above the surface of the water.

Examples :

"The fish finned gracefully, its dorsal fin just breaking the surface of the pond. "

Der Fisch flos anmutig, seine Rückenflosse brach gerade die Oberfläche des Teichs.

fish action biology animal

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verb

Schwimmen

To swim in the manner of a fish.

Examples :

"A neutrally buoyant diver does not need to fin to maintain depth."

Ein neutral schwebender Taucher muss nicht schwimmen, um die Tiefe zu halten.

fish animal action

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verb

Mit Flossen versehen

To provide (a motor vehicle etc) with fins.

Examples :

"The mechanic finned the old car to make it faster. "

Der Mechaniker versah das alte Auto mit Flossen, um es schneller zu machen.

vehicle technology

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Fünf-Pfund-Note

(formerly Australia) a five-pound (£5) note; the sum of five pounds.

Examples :

"My grandfather used to pay for his newspaper with a fin. "

Mein Großvater bezahlte früher seine Zeitung mit einer Fünf-Pfund-Note.

finance economy

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Fünf-Dollar-Schein

A five-dollar bill; the sum of five dollars.

Examples :

"My grandmother gave me a fin for my birthday, so I can buy a new book. "

Meine Großmutter gab mir einen Fünf-Dollar-Schein zu meinem Geburtstag, damit ich ein neues Buch kaufen kann.

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