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finned

/fɪnd/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Having fins, or resembling something that has fins.


Variants
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finned , fin , finning , fins , finlike , lobe-fin , lobe-finned , lobe-finned fish , lobe-fins
Etymology
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Originally meant 'having fins' in the context of fish or other aquatic creatures. Over time, the term has been extended to things that resemble fins or have them in some other context.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'finned' comes from the Old English word 'finn,' which means 'fin.'

  2. Some fish, such as sharks and rays, have both dorsal fins and pectoral fins.

  3. Hydrofoils are used in various types of watercraft, including boats and submarines.


Related Concepts
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  1. aquatic animals: Animals that live in water and have fins, such as fish, sharks, and rays.

  2. hydrofoils: Watercraft that use hydrofoils to lift out of the water and reduce drag, creating greater speed and efficiency.


Culture
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In literature, 'finned' has been used metaphorically to describe various things, such as vehicles or weapons, that have fin-like extensions or resemble fins in some way. In art, there are several pieces depicting finned creatures or objects.

How to Memorize "finned"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a fish or other aquatic creature with fins. Try to imagine the shape and movement of the fins.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'finned' with aquatic creatures or things that have fins. For example, you could think of a fish or a hydrofoil.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'finned' with a memorable phrase or image related to aquatic creatures or fins.


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