
Flipper
Sea Creatures
Used to describe the paddle-like limbs of aquatic animals, especially for swimming.
The seal's flippers left wet prints on the sand.
Movement in Water
Refers to how these sea creatures move swiftly in water with their flippers.
The walrus used its strong flippers to glide through the icy waters.
Not Hands or Feet
Flippers are not called 'hands' or 'feet,' even though they function similarly for swimming.
Whales don't have feet; they have tail flippers to propel them. Compare with
FinFlapperPaddleWing
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