flipper

Example Sentences

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Before her, there was Porkchop, who was also rescued from the San Gabriel River with similar front flipper injuries.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 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

Formally known as CM2502, Porkchop got her nickname when she chowed down shortly after losing her front right flipper, which was severely constricted by fishing line.

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

It flops across my body, feeling like a flipper, no, something less animated, like a club.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins