Dictionary Entry
fin
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Meaning
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A thin, flat, projecting appendage on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal, used for swimming, balance, and steering. It can also refer to a similar stabilizing part on an aircraft or rocket.
Example Sentence
The diver watched as the colorful fish gracefully moved its fins to navigate through the coral reef.
Usage Note
Use "fin" to describe the anatomical feature of aquatic animals that aids in movement, or the aerodynamic stabilizers on vehicles like planes and rockets. It can also be used informally to mean "the end" of something, or as slang for money, especially in the plural "fins."
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