Synonyms for
Fins
Definition
Fins are the flat, thin body parts that help fish swim and move in water.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- dorsal fin
- pectoral fins
- tail fin
- fin whale
- fin keel
- fin stabilizer
- fin folder
Word family
Usage note
Primarily refers to the external appendages of fish used for propulsion and steering. Can also refer to similar structures on aircraft or submarines.
Example sentences
- The fish used its fins to swim through the water.
- The shark's fins were very sharp.
- The boat had fins on the side to help it stay balanced.
- The dolphin's fins were very flexible and helped it jump out of the water.
- The penguin's fins were called flippers and helped it swim quickly.
Quotes
"I believe that if life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade... And try to find somebody whose life has given them vodka, and have a party." - Ron White
"I don't have any problem understanding why people flunk out of college or quit their jobs or cheat on each other or break the law or spray-paint walls. A little bit outside of things is where some people feel each other. We do it to replace the frame of family with something broader, or narrower, or more imaginary." - Joni Mitchell
"I've always had a fascination with fish and marine life, and I think I would have been a marine biologist if I hadn't become a musician." - Sting