Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flipper
noun
/ˈflɪpər/
Definition
A flat, broad limb or organ specialized for swimming.
Examples
- Seals use their flippers to navigate gracefully under water.
- The penguin’s flippers are not used for flight but for swimming effectively.
Meaning
A flipper is used by some animals, like seals and penguins, to propel themselves through water.
Synonyms
- fin
- appendage
- peduncle
