Flipper Definition

flĭpər
flippers
noun
flippers
One that flips.
A flipper of hamburgers.
American Heritage
A broad, flat part or limb adapted for swimming, as in seals or whales.
Webster's New World
A large, flat, paddlelike rubber device worn on each foot by a swimmer or skin diver to increase the force of the kick.
Webster's New World

A flat lever in a pinball machine, used to keep the ball in play.

Wiktionary

(cricket) A type of ball bowled by a leg spin bowler, which spins backwards and skids off the pitch with a low bounce.

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pronoun
A common name for animals which have flippers, such as dolphins and seals.
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verb

To lift one or both flipper out of the water and slap the surface of the water.

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Other Word Forms of Flipper

Noun

Singular:
flipper
Plural:
flippers

Origin of Flipper

  • flip + -er

    From Wiktionary

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