flipper background

flipper

/ˈflɪpə/ /ˈflɪpɚ/

Illustration flipper - Image 1

noun

Schwimmflosse

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

Examples :

"The dolphin used its powerful flippers to propel itself through the water. "

Der Delfin benutzte seine kraftvollen Schwimmflossen, um sich durch das Wasser zu treiben.

animal body anatomy biology ocean part function

Illustration flipper - Image 1

noun

Schwimmflosse

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

Examples :

"My little sister wore flippers to practice her swimming strokes in the pool. "

Meine kleine Schwester trug Schwimmflossen, um im Pool ihre Schwimmzüge zu üben.

sport nautical wear animal ocean

Illustration flipper - Image 1

noun

Flippers

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

Examples :

"The player skillfully used the flipper to keep the pinball from falling down the center. "

Der Spieler benutzte geschickt die Flippers, um zu verhindern, dass der Flipper in die Mitte fiel.

game machine entertainment part device technology

Illustration flipper - Image 1

noun

Flosse

A small flat used to support a larger one.

Examples :

"The carpenter used a small, wooden flipper to support the heavy plank while he nailed it to the wall. "

Der Zimmermann benutzte eine kleine Holzflosse, um die schwere Planke zu stützen, während er sie an die Wand nagelte.

part nautical animal device

Illustration flipper - Image 1

noun

Flipper

A type of ball bowled by a leg spin bowler, which spins backwards and skids off the pitch with a low bounce.

Examples :

"The leg spinner surprised the batsman with a flipper that stayed low and was difficult to hit. "

Der Beinspinner überraschte den Batsman mit einem Flipper, der niedrig blieb und schwer zu schlagen war.

Illustration flipper - Image 1

noun

Fernbedienung

Television remote control, clicker.

Examples :

""Where's the flipper? I want to change the channel." "

Wo ist die Fernbedienung? Ich möchte den Kanal wechseln.

electronics technology communication device entertainment media

Illustration flipper - Image 1

noun

Hand, Pranke

Examples :

"The baby waved his tiny flipper at his mother. "

Das Baby winkte seiner Mutter mit seiner winzigen Hand.

body anatomy part human

Illustration flipper - Image 1

noun

Prothese, künstlicher Zahn

A kind of false tooth, usually temporary.

Examples :

""Since Maria lost her front tooth playing soccer, she has to wear a flipper until her permanent tooth grows in." "

Da Maria beim Fußballspielen ihren vorderen Zahn verloren hat, muss sie eine Prothese tragen, bis ihr bleibender Zahn nachwächst.

medicine body appearance

Illustration flipper - Image 1

noun

Pfannenwender, Bratenwender

A kitchen spatula.

Examples :

"I used a flipper to flip the pancakes. "

Ich benutzte einen Pfannenwender, um die Pfannkuchen zu wenden.

utensil food item

Illustration flipper - Image 1

noun

Spekulant, Immobilienhai

Someone who flips, in the sense of buying a house or other asset and selling it quickly for profit.

Examples :

"The investor made a quick profit; everyone called him a successful flipper. "

Der Investor machte einen schnellen Gewinn; alle nannten ihn einen erfolgreichen Spekulanten.

property business finance economy asset

Illustration flipper - Image 1

noun

Wer Münzen wirft, jemand der umdreht

Someone who flips in any other sense, for example throwing a coin.

Examples :

"The flipper in our debate club flipped a coin to decide who would go first. "

Der Münzenwerfer in unserem Debattierclub warf eine Münze, um zu entscheiden, wer zuerst dran war.

person job action

Illustration flipper - Image 1

verb

Mit den Flossen schlagen

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

Examples :

"The dolphin flippered its way towards the surface, playfully slapping the water. "

Der Delfin schlug sich mit seinen Flossen an die Oberfläche und schlug spielerisch auf das Wasser.

animal action ocean biology nature