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Fins
/fɪnz/
One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.
📖 Definitions of "Fins"
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One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.
"The fish's fins minimize water flow."
- 2
A similar appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal.
"a dolphin's fin"
- 3
A thin, rigid component of an aircraft, extending from the fuselage and used to stabilise and steer the aircraft.
"The fin stabilises the plane in flight."
- 4
A similar structure on the tail of a bomb, used to help keep it on course.
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To cut the fins from a fish, shark, etc.
- 2
(Of a fish) to swim with the dorsal fin above the surface of the water.
- 3
To swim in the manner of a fish.
"A neutrally buoyant diver does not need to fin to maintain depth."
- 4
To provide (a motor vehicle etc) with fins.
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(formerly Australia) a five-pound (£5) note; the sum of five pounds.
- 2
A five-dollar bill; the sum of five dollars.
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