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flipper

UK
/ˈflɪp.ə/
US
/ˈflɪpɚ/

Translations

flipperadjective
Attributive use of the noun, as in ‘flipper movement’, ‘flipper injury’.
Additional translations
palméSens rare, par analogie avec les palmes ou les nageoires.
Synonyms
finny
flippered
webbed
paddle-shaped
paddle-like
finlike
flippernoun
flippers
pl
UK
/ˈflɪp.ə/
US
/ˈflɪpɚ/
nageoireSens zoologique.
The seal used its flipper to propel itself through the water.
Le phoque a utilisé sa nageoire pour se propulser dans l’eau.
spatuleUstensile de cuisine.
He slid the pancake under the flipper and turned it over.
Il a glissé la crêpe sous la spatule et l’a retournée.
batteurSens du flipper de machine de pinball.
He pressed the button to activate the flipper and send the pinball flying back up the table.
Il a appuyé sur le bouton pour actionner le batteur et renvoyer la bille vers le haut de la table.
marchand de biensSens immobilier.
The real estate flipper made a significant profit by renovating and selling the old house.
Le marchand de biens a réalisé un bénéfice important en rénovant et en revendant la vieille maison.
palmeSens courant en natation et plongée.
The diver put on his flippers before jumping into the ocean.
Le plongeur a mis ses palmes avant de sauter dans l’océan.
Synonyms
appendage
limb
wing
paddle
fin
flipadjective

flipper

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UK
/flɪp/
US
/flɪp/
Informal adjective meaning 'glib; disrespectfully casual'; also used attributively (e.g., flip answer, flip phone).
insolentFamilier; pour une attitude légère, irrévérencieuse ou impertinente.
"Don't get flip with me," the teacher warned.
"Ne me parle pas sur ce ton insolent", a prévenu le professeur.
Synonyms
irreverent
snide
disrespectful
cavalier
insolent
impertinent
pert
cheeky
saucy
glib
offhand
frivolous
facetious
flippant

Definitions

flipperadjective
Relating to or resembling flippers; designed for use with or on flippers.
Special flipper exercises can strengthen a diver’s legs.
flippernoun
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.
flipadjective
Informal, showing a lack of seriousness or respect; glib or impertinent.
"Don't get flip with me," the teacher warned.
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