noun Download 🔗Share 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. " animal fish body part organism biology nautical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A similar appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal. Examples : "The dolphin's fin sliced through the water, a powerful movement. " animal body part biology anatomy ocean fish Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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." technical vehicle part machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " military weapon part technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " appearance style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A device worn by divers and swimmers on their feet. Examples : "The divers wore fins to swim faster." sport nautical wear device ocean Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " part machine technical technology energy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " building architecture technical material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cut the fins from a fish, shark, etc. Examples : "Before cooking the fish, I had to fin it to remove the sharp spines. " fish action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (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. " fish action biology animal Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To swim in the manner of a fish. Examples : "A neutrally buoyant diver does not need to fin to maintain depth." fish animal action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To provide (a motor vehicle etc) with fins. Examples : "The mechanic finned the old car to make it faster. " vehicle technology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (formerly Australia) a five-pound (£5) note; the sum of five pounds. Examples : "My grandfather used to pay for his newspaper with a fin. " finance economy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " finance business economy value amount Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading