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Word entry · 7 letters

flipper

Best crossword clue

"Swimming fin"

7 letters · collected on this word page

7 lettersPronunciation /ˈflɪpə/Part of speech nounSorted efilpprStarts with FEnds with R1 cluesCommon crossword word
1F2L3I4P5P6E7R

Definitions

  1. the flat broad limb of aquatic animals specialized for swimming

Word origin

From flip + -er. Compare Saterland Frisian Flappert (“flipper, wing”).

Used in a sentence

  • When standing alone, a flat may have a small extension, a FLIPPER, for added strength.
  • Give me your flipper, old man, and tell me if I can be of any service to you. I'll do what you want at all hazards.
  • Remember the mornings when you help me fix eggs and pancakes for breakfast. You always had to use the “flipper” to turn the pancakes and eggs.

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