fin
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/fɪn/
appendage for movement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fin' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'finn,' where it referred to a fish's appendage.
Historical Evolution
'finn' transformed into the modern English word 'fin' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a fish's appendage,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a flattened appendage on various parts of the body of many aquatic vertebrates and some invertebrates, used for propelling, steering, and balancing.
The shark's fin cut through the water.
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Noun 2
a thin, flat part on a machine or an object, used for cooling, guiding, or stabilizing.
The car's radiator has fins to help dissipate heat.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42