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/fɪn/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does fin mean?

noun, verb

A fin is a flat, rigid structure, typically found on the back of a fish, used for balance and propulsion. To fin can also mean to provide with a fin or to end or finish something.

Example

"The shark's dorsal fin sliced through the water as it swam."

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