flipper

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

This one, a 200-plus-pounder named Meatloaf, similarly suffered a flipper injury.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

In fact, as with Porkchop, it was wound tightly around her front right flipper.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Adams said they’re trying to do reconstructive surgery on the nerve-damaged flipper to make it as functional as possible.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

"I picked it up and thought I saw a movement in one flipper, so I carried it back to the campsite".

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

And he held out his flipper and shook hands limply with them both.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers