Antonyms for
fin
One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.
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No Antonyms Found for Fin

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All Definitions for Fin

Below are all the dictionary definitions of fin:

1One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.
2A similar appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal.
3A thin, rigid component of an aircraft, extending from the fuselage and used to stabilise and steer the aircraft.
4A similar structure protruding from a projectile, used to help keep it on course.
5A similar structure on the bottom of a surfboard, used to help steer it.
6A hairstyle, resembling the fin of a fish, in which the hair is combed and set into a vertical ridge along the top of the head from about the crown to the forehead.
7A device worn by divers and swimmers on their feet.
8An extending part on a surface of a radiator, engine, heatsink, etc., used to facilitate cooling.
9A sharp raised edge (generally in concrete) capable of damaging a roof membrane or vapor retarder.
10The conning tower of a submarine.
11To cut the fins from a fish, shark, etc.
12(Of a fish) to swim with the dorsal fin above the surface of the water.
13To swim in the manner of a fish.
14To provide (a motor vehicle etc) with fins.
15A five-pound (£5) note
16The sum of five pounds.
17A five-dollar bill
18The sum of five dollars.
19A person's hand.
20"The end".
21Denotes the end of the road.
22Commune in the Somme department in France
23Initialism of facility ID number.
24Initialism of force identification number.

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About antonyms for fin

Finding the right antonym for fin helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.", fin has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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