Definition of Flipper

1. Noun. A shoe for swimming; the paddle-like front is an aid in swimming (especially underwater).

Exact synonyms: Fin
Generic synonyms: Shoe
Derivative terms: Fin, Flip

2. Noun. The flat broad limb of aquatic animals specialized for swimming.
Group relationships: Aquatic Vertebrate, Aquatic Mammal
Generic synonyms: Limb
Derivative terms: Flip

Definition of Flipper

1. n. A broad flat limb used for swimming, as those of seals, sea turtles, whales, etc.

Definition of Flipper

1. a broad, flat limb adapted for swimming [n -S]

Medical Definition of Flipper

1. 1. A broad flat limb used for swimming, as those of seals, sea turtles, whales, etc. 2. The hand. Origin: Cf. Flip, Flippant. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Flipper

flip-flop
flip-over disease
flipbook
flipbooks
flipflop
flipflopped
flipflopping
flipflops
flippancies
flippancy
flippant
flippantly
flippase
flipped
flipper (current term)
flipper (current term)
flippers
flippest
flipping
flippy
flips
flip angle
flip chart
flip flop
flip one's lid
flip one's wig
flip out
flip over
flir
flirs

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