Definition of flipper Flipper

/flɪˈpɚ/ - [fliper] - flip•per

We found 16 definitions of flipper from 6 different sources.

What does flipper mean?

Noun Plural: flippers
flipper - the flat broad limb of aquatic animals specialized for swimming
		limb the graduated arc that is attached to an instrument for measuring angles; "the limb of the sextant"
		aquatic vertebrate animal living wholly or chiefly in or on water
		aquatic mammal whales and dolphins; manatees and dugongs; walruses; seals
flipper - a shoe for swimming; the paddle-like front is an aid in swimming (especially underwater)
		fin
		shoe footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material

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flipper (Noun)
In marine mammals such as whales, a wide flat limb, adapted for swimming.
flipper (Noun)
A flat, wide, paddle-like rubber covering for the foot, used in swimming.
flipper (Noun)
A flat lever in a pinball machine, used to keep the ball in play.
flipper (Noun)
A type of ball bowled by a leg spin bowler, which spins backwards and skids off the pitch with a low bounce.
flipper (Noun)
Television remote control , clicker.
flipper (Noun)
The hand.
flipper (Noun)
A kind of false tooth, usually temporary.
flipper (Verb)
To lift one or both flipper out of the water and slap the surface of the water.

flipper (n.)
A broad flat limb used for swimming, as those of seals, sea turtles, whales, etc.
flipper (n.)
The hand.

flipper
The fin-like paw or paddle of marine mammalia; it is also applied to the hand, as when the boatswain's mate exulted in having "taken a lord by the flipper."

A flipper is a special kind of limb that is shaped like a paddle for moving through water that aquatic animals, (animals that live in water) such as whales and seals have. The flipper of a fish is called a fin.

It can also be an item worn on the foot to help people swim more easily.
1995 TV series
"Flipper (1995)", is an American television series, also known as "The New Adventures of Flipper". It is a remake of the 1964 Flipper television series. The first two seasons appeared first in syndication; seasons 3 and 4 appeared on the PAX network.

The 1995 version brought back Bud Ricks as a scientist doing marine research in Florida. The dolphin Flipper was one with whom Dr. Ricks was working. Jessica Alba was in the show.