Associations to the word «Flipper»

Wiktionary

FLIPPER, noun. In marine mammals such as whales, a wide flat limb, adapted for swimming
FLIPPER, noun. A flat, wide, paddle-like rubber covering for the foot, used in swimming
FLIPPER, noun. A flat lever in a pinball machine, used to keep the ball in play
FLIPPER, noun. (cricket) A type of ball bowled by a leg spin bowler, which spins backwards and skids off the pitch with a low bounce
FLIPPER, noun. (informal) (US) television remote control, clicker
FLIPPER, noun. (dated) (slang) The hand.
FLIPPER, noun. (dentistry) A kind of false tooth, usually temporary.
FLIPPER, noun. A kitchen spatula
FLIPPER, verb. To lift one or both flipper out of the water and slap the surface of the water
FLIPPER, proper noun. A common name for animals which have flippers, such as dolphins and seals.
FLIPPER BABY, noun. (offensive slang) a person born with defective limbs as a result of the mother taking thalidomide during pregnancy

Dictionary definition

FLIPPER, noun. A shoe for swimming; the paddle-like front is an aid in swimming (especially underwater).
FLIPPER, noun. The flat broad limb of aquatic animals specialized for swimming.

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