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flipper

/ˈflɪp.ə/

/ˈflɪpɚ/

flippersubstantiv

flippers

Pl.

/ˈflɪp.ə/

/ˈflɪpɚ/

Übersetzungen

ласты

The diver put on his flippers before entering the water.

Водолаз надел свои ласты перед тем, как войти в воду.

плавник

The dolphin's flipper was injured.

Плавник дельфина был поврежден.

Definitionen

A broad, flat limb adapted for swimming, found on aquatic animals such as seals, whales, and turtles.

The seal used its flipper to propel itself through the water.

A flat, rubber shoe used by swimmers and divers to aid in swimming.

The diver put on his flippers before jumping into the ocean.

A person who buys and sells houses or other properties quickly for profit.

The real estate flipper made a significant profit by renovating and selling the old house.

A part of a pinball machine that is used to hit the ball and keep it in play.

He pressed the button to activate the flipper and send the pinball flying back up the table.

A broad, flat kitchen utensil (spatula) used to lift and turn food while cooking.

He slid the pancake under the flipper and turned it over.

Synonyme

flipperadjektiv

Attributive use of the noun, as in ‘flipper movement’, ‘flipper injury’.

Definitionen

Relating to or resembling flippers; designed for use with or on flippers.

Special flipper exercises can strengthen a diver’s legs.

Synonyme

flippereigenname

Definitionen

The name of a dolphin character featured in the 1963 film and the subsequent television series of the same title.

Flipper rescues the stranded divers in the movie.

flipsubstantiv

Definitionen

A sudden, quick movement that turns something over or upside down.

With a quick flip, she turned the pancake over in the pan.

A somersault or similar acrobatic movement in the air.

The gymnast executed a perfect flip during her routine.

A light, casual gesture or action, often with the fingers.

He gave the coin a flip to decide who would go first.

A type of cocktail made with liquor, sugar, and beaten eggs, often served hot.

The bartender prepared a warm flip to help the guests stay cozy on the chilly evening.

An instance of buying something, especially real estate, and quickly reselling it for profit.

Their latest flip earned them nearly fifty thousand dollars.

flipverb

Definitionen

To turn over or cause to turn over with a sudden quick movement.

She flipped the pancake to cook the other side.

To move, push, or throw (something) with a quick motion.

He flipped the switch to turn on the lights.

To suddenly become very angry or upset.

He flipped when he found out his car had been towed.

To buy and sell something, especially real estate, for a quick profit.

They flipped the house in just three months and made a significant profit.

To change or reverse (a position or situation).

The team flipped their strategy after the first half of the game.

flipadjektiv

flipper

Komp.

flipper

Komp.

flippest

Super.

/flɪp/

Informal adjective meaning 'glib; disrespectfully casual'; also used attributively (e.g., flip answer, flip phone).

Definitionen

Informal, showing a lack of seriousness or respect; glib or impertinent.

"Don't get flip with me," the teacher warned.

Synonyme

flipinterjektion

Definitionen

Used to express annoyance, frustration, or surprise.

Flip! I left my wallet at home.