Swim Fins

Pronunciation: /swɪm fɪnz/

Definitions of swim fins

noun a type of footwear worn on the feet while swimming to help propel the swimmer through the water

Example Sentences

A1 I use swim fins when I go snorkeling.

A2 She bought a new pair of swim fins for her upcoming scuba diving trip.

B1 The swim fins helped me glide through the water with ease.

B2 Before the race, the swimmer adjusted his swim fins for better performance.

C1 The professional diver's swim fins were custom-made to enhance his underwater agility.

C2 The swim fins used by the Olympic swimmer were designed for maximum speed and efficiency.

Examples of swim fins in a Sentence

formal The diver put on his swim fins before entering the water.

informal I can't find my swim fins, have you seen them?

slang Let's slap on our swim fins and hit the waves!

figurative With her swim fins on, she navigated through the busy crowd effortlessly.

Grammatical Forms of swim fins

• plural: swim fins
• comparative: swim finner
• superlative: swim finest
• present tense: swim fins
• future tense: will swim fins
• perfect tense: have swum fins
• continuous tense: are swimming fins
• singular: swim fin
• positive degree: swim fins
• infinitive: to swim fins
• gerund: swimming fins
• participle: swum fins

Origin and Evolution of swim fins

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: Swim fins were first developed as a tool to aid in swimming by Benjamin Franklin in the 18th century.

Evolution of the word: Over time, swim fins have evolved from simple flat pieces of wood to the sleek, efficient designs we see today made from lightweight materials like rubber and plastic.