nounπShareIn marine mammals such as whales, a wide flat limb, adapted for swimming."The humpback whale used its large flippers to gracefully steer through the ocean. "animalanatomybiologybodyorganismpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA flat, wide, paddle-like rubber covering for the foot, used in swimming."Maria put on her flippers before getting into the pool for her swimming lesson. "sportnauticalwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA flat lever in a pinball machine, triggered by the player to strike the ball and keep it in play."The pinball machine's flippers helped me keep the ball in play for a new high score. "gamemachineentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small flat used to support a larger one."The carpenter used wooden flippers to keep the heavy tabletop level while he attached the legs. "nauticalsportanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type of ball bowled by a leg spin bowler, which spins backwards and skids off the pitch with a low bounce."The leg spinner surprised the batsman with a deceptive set of flippers that kept low and skidded through. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareTelevision remote control, clicker.""Where are the flippers? I want to change the channel." "electronicsdevicetechnologyentertainmentcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe hand."The baby clapped her flippers together, delighted by the sound. "bodypartanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA kind of false tooth, usually temporary."The dentist gave Maria a flipper to wear until her permanent tooth grows in. "medicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA kitchen spatula."Mom used her flippers to flip the pancakes this morning. "utensilfooditemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomeone who flips, in the sense of buying a house or other asset and selling it quickly for profit."Many flippers are drawn to the real estate market hoping to make quick money by renovating and reselling homes. "propertybusinessfinancejobeconomyassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomeone who flips in any other sense, for example throwing a coin."My little brother is such a lucky flippers; he always wins when we flip a coin to decide who does the dishes. "actionpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
