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单词 fins
释义

fin

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noun (1)

ˈfin How to pronounce fin (audio)
1
: an external membranous process of an aquatic animal (such as a fish) used in propelling or guiding the body see fish illustration
2
: something resembling a fin: such as
a
: hand, arm
b(1)
: an appendage of a boat (such as a submarine)
(2)
: an airfoil attached to an airplane for directional stability
c
: flipper sense 1b
d
: any of the projecting ribs on a radiator or an engine cylinder
finlike
ˈfin-ˌlīk How to pronounce fin (audio)
adjective

fin

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verb

finned; finning

transitive verb

: to equip with fins

intransitive verb

1
: to show the fins above the water
2
: to move through water propelled by fins

fin

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noun (2)

slang
: a 5-dollar bill

fin

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abbreviation

1
finance; financial
2
finish

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English finn, from Old English

Noun (2)

Yiddish finf five, from Middle High German, from Old High German — more at five

First Known Use

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1933, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Noun (2)

1916, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

fin

noun

ˈfin How to pronounce fin (audio)
1
: any of the thin parts that stick out from the body of a water animal and especially a fish and are used in moving or guiding the body through the water
2
: something shaped like an animal's fin
the fins of a missile

fins

noun

plural of fin, slang
as in ones

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • sawbucks
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  • hundred
  • dollars
  • hundreds
  • twos
  • fifties
  • bucks
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  • twenties
  • tenners
  • dough
  • cash
  • legal tender
  • money
  • currencies
  • C-notes
  • paper money
  • smackers
  • scrips
  • money orders
  • lucre
  • dead presidents
  • greenbacks
  • simoleons
  • banknotes
  • drafts
  • bills
  • checks
  • notes
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