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flippers

/ˈflɪpərz/

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Flossen

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

Examples :

"The humpback whale used its large flippers to gracefully steer through the ocean. "

Der Buckelwal benutzte seine großen Flossen, um sich anmutig durch den Ozean zu steuern.

animal anatomy biology body organism part

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Schwimmflossen

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

Examples :

"Maria put on her flippers before getting into the pool for her swimming lesson. "

Maria zog ihre Schwimmflossen an, bevor sie für ihre Schwimmstunde ins Becken ging.

sport nautical wear

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Flippers

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

Examples :

"The pinball machine's flippers helped me keep the ball in play for a new high score. "

Die Flippers der Flipper-Maschine halfen mir, den Ball im Spiel zu halten, um einen neuen Highscore zu erzielen.

game machine entertainment

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Flossen

A small flat used to support a larger one.

Examples :

"The carpenter used wooden flippers to keep the heavy tabletop level while he attached the legs. "

Der Zimmermann benutzte Holzflossen, um die schwere Tischplatte waagerecht zu halten, während er die Beine anbrachte.

nautical sport animal

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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 deceptive set of flippers that kept low and skidded through. "

Der Legspinner überraschte den Batsman mit einer täuschenden Reihe von Flippern, die niedrig blieben und durchrutschten.

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Fernbedienung

Television remote control, clicker.

Examples :

""Where are the flippers? I want to change the channel." "

Wo ist die Fernbedienung? Ich möchte den Kanal wechseln.

electronics device technology entertainment communication

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Hände

Examples :

"The baby clapped her flippers together, delighted by the sound. "

Das Baby klatschte mit den Händen zusammen, entzückt von dem Geräusch.

body part anatomy

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Prothese, künstlicher Zahn

A kind of false tooth, usually temporary.

Examples :

"The dentist gave Maria a flipper to wear until her permanent tooth grows in. "

Der Zahnarzt gab Maria eine Prothese, die sie tragen sollte, bis ihr bleibender Zahn nachwächst.

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Pfannenwender, Bratenwender

A kitchen spatula.

Examples :

"Mom used her flippers to flip the pancakes this morning. "

Mama benutzte heute Morgen ihren Pfannenwender, um die Pfannkuchen zu wenden.

utensil food item

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Spekulant, Immobilienhai

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

Examples :

"Many flippers are drawn to the real estate market hoping to make quick money by renovating and reselling homes. "

Viele Spekulanten zieht es auf den Immobilienmarkt, in der Hoffnung, durch Renovierung und Wiederverkauf von Häusern schnelles Geld zu verdienen.

property business finance job economy asset

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Wer Münzen wirft

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

Examples :

"My little brother is such a lucky flippers; he always wins when we flip a coin to decide who does the dishes. "

Mein kleiner Bruder ist so ein Glückspilz; er gewinnt immer, wenn wir eine Münze werfen, um zu entscheiden, wer den Abwasch macht.