fins

[US]/[fɪŋz]/
[UK]/[fɪnz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the flat, wing-like appendages on the bodies of fish or whales; a projecting flap on a ship, submarine, or aircraft, used for steering or propulsion; a small flap on the top of a shoe or boot
v.to provide with fins

Phrases & Collocations

shark fins

fish fins

swimming fins

cut fins

shark's fins

fin soup

finned fish

using fins

large fins

fin shape

Example Sentences

the fish used its fins to navigate the coral reef.

sharks have powerful fins for swimming quickly.

the scuba diver admired the fish's delicate fins.

a seahorse's fins help it maintain balance.

the whale's pectoral fins are used for steering.

the dolphin propelled itself with its caudal fin.

the anglerfish has modified fins to lure prey.

the pufferfish inflates its body and extends its fins.

the fish's dorsal fins provided stability in the water.

the ray glided effortlessly with its wing-like fins.

the fish lost some of its caudal fins in the net.

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