noun Download 🔗Share One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver. Examples : "The goldfish used its fins to swim around the bowl. " animal part fish biology anatomy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A similar appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal. Examples : "The dolphin propelled itself through the water using its powerful fins. " animal part biology ocean fish anatomy 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." vehicle part technical 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 bomb dropped from the plane, its fins guiding it straight towards the target. " 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 : "At the 1950s-themed dance, her fins, sculpted with hairspray and a comb, made her look like a glamorous movie star. " appearance style body 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 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 motorcycle engine has fins to help dissipate heat and prevent overheating. " part machine technical technology device energy electronics physics 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 workers carefully removed the concrete fins that could tear the new roof membrane. " architecture material building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cut the fins from a fish, shark, etc. Examples : "The fishermen fin sharks for their fins, leaving the rest of the body to waste. " fish animal 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 fins above the water's surface as it swam swiftly. " 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 action animal Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To provide (a motor vehicle etc) with fins. Examples : "The custom shop will fin the car next week, adding those classic tail fins. " vehicle style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (formerly Australia) a five-pound (£5) note; the sum of five pounds. Examples : ""Dad lent me five fins to buy that old bicycle at the garage sale." " value finance number economy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A five-dollar bill; the sum of five dollars. Examples : "I only had two fins in my wallet, so I couldn't buy lunch. " value finance economy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
