flipper

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one of two parts like arms on the bodies of some sea creatures, such as seals and penguins, used for swimming

a type of large, flat rubber shoe used for swimming, especially underwater

a ball that is bowled (= thrown) while turning the wrist so that it stays low and goes further:

I'm still learning how to bowl the flipper.

Since his shoulder trouble, he doesn't bowl the flipper.

a part similar to an arm used for swimming by any of various sea animals, such as seals and penguins

A flipper is also a long, wide rubber shoe used for swimming.