fin
fin
fɪn
fin
/fˈɪn/

Definition & Meaning of "fin"in English

Fin
01

a thin flat membrane of the body of many sea creatures, used for swimming and keeping balance

fin definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
animacy status
animal
Composition
Simple
countable
plural form
fins
02

a shoe for swimming; the paddle-like front is an aid in swimming (especially underwater)

fin definition and meaning
03

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

fin definition and meaning
04

a stabilizer on a ship that resembles the fin of a fish

05

one of a set of parallel slats in a door or window to admit air and reject rain

06

a streamlined projection, usually found at the rear of a car

What is a "fin"?

A fin on a vehicle is a protruding feature often seen on the body of a car, particularly on older models or sports cars. It is designed to improve aerodynamics by reducing air resistance and increasing stability at higher speeds. Fins can also be purely decorative, adding a distinctive look to the vehicle. They are typically found along the rear end of the car, on the sides or back, and were more common in the mid-20th century, especially in the designs of American cars.

Examples
The classic sports car featured a prominent fin that enhanced its retro design.
to fin
01

show the fins above the water while swimming

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
movement verb
regular
present tense
fin
3rd person singular
fins
present participle
finning
past simple
finned
past participle
finned
02

propel oneself through the water in a finning motion

03

equip (a car) with fins

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