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Definition of flipper noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

flipper

noun
 
/ˈflɪpə(r)/
 
/ˈflɪpər/
[usually plural]
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  1. a flat body part like an arm without fingers that some sea animals such as seals and turtles use for swimmingTopics Animalsc2
  2. a long flat piece of rubber or plastic that you wear on your foot to help you swim more quickly, especially below the surface of the water
    • a pair of flippers
    Topics Clothes and Fashionc2, Sports: water sportsc2
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