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Flipper
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Simple meaning
What does Flipper mean?
A flat limb or swimming fin.
Dictionary definition
A flat limb used by some animals for swimming; also a rubber fin worn on the foot.
Example sentences
Flipper in a sentence
easy
The seal moved one flipper.
medium
She wore a flipper while swimming.
hard
A flipper helps push water while swimming or diving.
Synonyms
Words like Flipper
finA flat body part or tool used for swimming.
swimRelated word that supports the meaning of flipper.
Antonyms
Opposite words
wingA body part used for flying.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flipper, depending on context.
Word family
Flipper word family
Base word
flipper
noun
flippers
More than one flipper.
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Practice 1
What does flipper mean?
Flipper means a flat limb or swimming fin.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to flipper?
Fin is close in meaning to flipper in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of flipper?
Wing contrasts with flipper.
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