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noun

The definition of a fin is a wing-like limb attached to many animals living in water, used for swimming and balance.
1. An example of a fin is what fish use for swimming in the water.
2. An example of a fin is what sticks out of the water when a shark is near the surface.
Fin is a French term meaning the end or finish.
An example of fin is the end of a French movie.

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fin

any of several winglike, membranous organs on the body of a fish, dolphin, etc., used in swimming, turning, and balancing
anything like a fin in shape or use; specif.,
1. any narrow edge or ridge formed in manufacturing, as on a casting by metal forced through the halves of the mold
2. any vertical airfoil, fixed or movable, whose chief function is to give stability in flight
3. a stabilizing or steering projection on boats or submarines
4. Slang a hand or arm

Origin of fin

Middle English from Old English finn, akin to Dutch vin, German finne from Indo-European an unverified form (s)pina-, point from base an unverified form (s)p(h)ei-, pointed stick from source spit, spike

intransitive verb

finned, fin′ning

to move the fins, esp. in a violent way

Slang a five-dollar bill

Origin of fin

shortened from western Yiddish finef, five (cf. eastern; English Yiddish finf) from Middle High German vinf from Old High German fimf, five

the end; finish; conclusion

Origin of fin

French

finance
financial
finished

Fin

Finland
Finnish

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fin

noun

A membranous appendage extending from the body of a fish or other aquatic animal, used for propelling, steering, or balancing the body in the water.
Something resembling a fin in shape or function, as:
a. A covering for the foot having a flat flexible portion made of rubber or plastic that widens as it extends forward from the toes, used to provide enhanced propulsion in swimming and diving. Also called flipper .
b. A fixed or movable airfoil used to stabilize an aircraft, missile, or projectile in flight.
c. A thin, usually curved projection attached to the rear bottom of a surfboard for stability.
d. A projecting vane used for cooling, as on a radiator or an engine cylinder.
e. See tail fin.

verb

finned, fin·ning, fins

verb

transitive

To equip with fins.

verb

intransitive

To emerge with the fins above water.
To swim, as a fish.
To lash the water with the fins. Used of a dying whale.

Origin of fin

Middle English from Old English finn

fin1

top: fins of a typical bony fish

bottom: swimming fins

fin1

noun

Slang

A five-dollar bill.

Origin of fin

Yiddish finf five from Old High German funf, finf ; see penk^we in Indo-European roots.

Fin.

abbreviation

Finland
Finnish

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One of the winglike or paddlelike parts of a fish, dolphin, or whale that are used for propelling, steering, and balancing in water.

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Symbol

The ISO 3166-1 three-letter (alpha-3) code for Finland.

Proper noun

commune in the Somme department in France

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fin - Computer Definition

A raised source-to-drain channel in a transistor. See FinFET and transistor.

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fin - Medical Definition

n.

A membranous appendage extending from the body of a fish or other aquatic animal, used for propelling, steering, or balancing the body in the water.

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