noun🔗ShareFlosseOne of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver."The fish used its fins to swim quickly towards the surface. "Der Fisch benutzte seine Flossen, um schnell zur Oberfläche zu schwimmen.animalfishbodypartorganismbiologynauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlosseA similar appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal."The dolphin's fin sliced through the water, a powerful movement. "Die Flosse des Delfins schnitt durch das Wasser, eine kraftvolle Bewegung.animalbodypartbiologyanatomyoceanfishChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLeitwerkA thin, rigid component of an aircraft, extending from the fuselage and used to stabilise and steer the aircraft."The fin stabilises the plane in flight."Das Leitwerk stabilisiert das Flugzeug im Flug.technicalvehiclepartmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLeitwerkA similar structure on the tail of a bomb, used to help keep it on course."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.militaryweaponparttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHaarstil, bei dem das Haar zu einem vertikalen Kamm auf dem Kopf geformt wirdA 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."My sister wore a striking fin hairstyle to the school dance. "Meine Schwester trug beim Schulball eine auffällige Frisur mit vertikalem Kamm.appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlosseA device worn by divers and swimmers on their feet."The divers wore fins to swim faster."Die Taucher trugen Flossen, um schneller zu schwimmen.sportnauticalweardeviceoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKühlrippeAn extending part on a surface of a radiator, engine, heatsink, etc., used to facilitate cooling."The radiator's fins helped cool the engine quickly. "Die Kühlrippen des Kühlers halfen, den Motor schnell zu kühlen.partmachinetechnicaltechnologyenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGrat, KanteA sharp raised edge (generally in concrete) capable of damaging a roof membrane or vapor retarder."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.buildingarchitecturetechnicalmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDie Flossen abschneidenTo cut the fins from a fish, shark, etc."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.fishactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFlossen(Of a fish) to swim with the dorsal fin above the surface of the water."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.fishactionbiologyanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchwimmenTo swim in the manner of a fish."A neutrally buoyant diver does not need to fin to maintain depth."Ein neutral schwebender Taucher muss nicht schwimmen, um die Tiefe zu halten.fishanimalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit Flossen versehenTo provide (a motor vehicle etc) with fins."The mechanic finned the old car to make it faster. "Der Mechaniker versah das alte Auto mit Flossen, um es schneller zu machen.vehicletechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFünf-Pfund-Note(formerly Australia) a five-pound (£5) note; the sum of five pounds."My grandfather used to pay for his newspaper with a fin. "Mein Großvater bezahlte früher seine Zeitung mit einer Fünf-Pfund-Note.financeeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFünf-Dollar-ScheinA five-dollar bill; the sum of five dollars."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.financebusinesseconomyvalueamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
