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fin

The word “fin” has 1 syllable: fin

It's pronounced as /fɪn/

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In the thesaurus, “fin” has 39 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

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Synonyms for fin

Antonyms for fin

Meanings of fin

  • noun
    1. One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.
    2. A similar appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal.
    3. A thin, rigid component of an aircraft, extending from the fuselage and used to stabilise and steer the aircraft.
    4. A similar structure on the tail of a bomb, used to help keep it on course.
    5. A hairstyle, resembling the fin of a fish, in which the hair is combed and set into a vertical ridge along the top of the head from about the crown to the forehead.
    6. A device worn by divers and swimmers on their feet.
    7. An extending part on a surface of a radiator, engine, heatsink, etc., used to facilitate cooling.
    8. A sharp raised edge (generally in concrete) capable of damaging a roof membrane or vapor retarder.
    9. (formerly Australia) a five-pound (£5) note; the sum of five pounds.
    10. A five-dollar bill; the sum of five dollars.
  • verb
    1. To cut the fins from a fish, shark, etc.
    2. (Of a fish) to swim with the dorsal fin above the surface of the water.
    3. To swim in the manner of a fish.
    4. To provide (a motor vehicle etc) with fins.

Example Sentences

  • The shark’s large fin appeared above the water.
  • A colorful fin helped the tropical fish swim quickly.
  • The dolphin moved its fin gracefully through the sea.
  • The surfer spotted a dark fin near the waves.
  • The mechanic repaired the cooling fin on the engine.

On this page you'll find 44 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fin, such as: C-note, airfoil, appendage, arm, banknote, bill, buck.

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