fin
Definition
- n. a stabilizer on a ship that resembles the fin of a fish
- n. organ of locomotion and balance in fishes and some other aquatic animals
- v. equip (a car) with fins
- v. propel oneself through the water in a finning motion
Word forms
- Past tense
- finned
- Past participle
- finned
- Present participle
- finning
- Third person singular
- fins
Example sentences
n.
The fish swam gracefully, its fins moving elegantly in the water.
vi.
The dolphin finned through the waves, showing off its speed.
vt.
The chef decided to fin the fish before cooking it to ensure it was clean.