- flipper-like
- adjectivehaving limbs that are used as flippers• Similar to: ↑limbed
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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flipper — UK [ˈflɪpə(r)] / US [ˈflɪpər] noun [countable] Word forms flipper : singular flipper plural flippers 1) a wide flat body part like an arm that some sea animals such as penguins, dolphins, and seals use for swimming 2) a wide flat rubber shoe that … English dictionary
flipper — 1. noun a) in marine mammals such as whales, a wide flat limb, adapted for swimming b) a flat, wide, paddle like rubber covering for the foot, used in swimming See Al … Wiktionary
Flipper — 1. (jocular) the hand; 2. (cricket) delivery similar to a wrong un, which pitches short like a long hop, but actually kicks forward upon striking the pitch, stays low and comes through quicker than, hopefully, the person batting expects … Dictionary of Australian slang
