Flipper

Pronunciation: /flɪpər/

Definitions of flipper

noun a device, typically hinged at one end, for quickly and easily flipping or turning something over

Example Sentences

A1 The seal used its flipper to gracefully glide through the water.

A2 The penguin waddled on the ice, flapping its flipper to maintain balance.

B1 The dolphin's flipper was injured, so it couldn't swim as fast as usual.

B2 The sea turtle expertly maneuvered through the coral reef with its powerful flippers.

C1 The professional swimmer's flipper technique was flawless, propelling them to victory.

C2 The marine biologist studied the anatomy of the flipper to understand its unique adaptations for swimming.

Examples of flipper in a Sentence

formal The marine biologist studied the anatomy of the dolphin's flipper.

informal I love watching dolphins swim and play with their flippers.

slang Check out the cool flipper on that surfer dude!

figurative Her quick thinking was like a flipper, helping her navigate through the tricky situation.

Grammatical Forms of flipper

• past tense: flipped
• plural: flippers
• comparative: more flipper
• superlative: most flipper
• present tense: flip
• future tense: will flip
• perfect tense: have flipped
• continuous tense: is flipping
• singular: flipper
• positive degree: flipper
• infinitive: to flip
• gerund: flipping
• participle: flipping

Origin and Evolution of flipper

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Dutch

Story behind the word: The word 'flipper' is believed to have originated from the Dutch word 'flipperen' which means to move quickly or flick.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'flipper' evolved to refer to the flattened limb of a sea animal used for swimming, and also to the rubber or plastic fin-like device worn on the feet for swimming.