fins
noun · verb
Form of fin , plural of fin.
Simple meaning
A similar appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
finzIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈfɪnz
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
plural of fin
A similar appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal.
plural of finichthyologyzootomy
One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.
plural of fin
A similar structure protruding from a projectile, used to help keep it on course.
plural of fin
A thin, rigid component of an aircraft, extending from the fuselage and used to stabilise and steer the aircraft.
verb
third-person singular of finOf a fish
To swim with the dorsal fin above the surface of the water.
third-person singular of fin
To swim in the manner of a fish.
third-person singular of fin
Equip (a car) with fins
third-person singular of fin
To cut the fins from a fish, shark, etc.
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This meaning: A similar appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal.
Used this way, fins is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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