Associations to the word «Flipper»

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

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.