n.
Pronunciation: ' fin
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English finn, from Old English
Date: before 12th century
1 : an external membranous process of an aquatic animal (as a fish) used in propelling or guiding the body ― see FISH illustration
2 : something resembling a fin: as a : HAND , ARM b (1) : an appendage of a boat (as a submarine) (2) : an airfoil attached to an airplane for directional stability c : FLIPPER 1B d : any of the projecting ribs on a radiator or an engine cylinder
– fin · like \ - ˌ l ī k \ adjective
– finned \ ' find \ adjective