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Fins

flippers

Fins are appendages found on aquatic animals, used for propulsion and steering in the water.

Pronunciation

/fɪn/

Etymology

From Old English fin, from Proto-West Germanic *finaz.

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

paddles

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

appendage anatomical structure

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

dorsal fin pectoral fin caudal fin

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

fish shark whale

Indexes

anatomical structure natural object

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