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(Q4162555)(zootomy) One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.

A similar appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal.

A thin, rigid component of an aircraft, extending from the fuselage and used to stabilise and steer the aircraft.

A similar structure protruding from a projectile, used to help keep it on course.

(surfing) A similar structure on the bottom of a surfboard, used to help steer it.

A 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.

A device worn by divers and swimmers on their feet.

An extending part on a surface of a radiator, engine, heatsink, etc., used to facilitate cooling.

A sharp raised edge (generally in concrete) capable of damaging a roof membrane or vapor retarder.

(nautical) The conning tower of a submarine.

(obsolete) A person's hand.

(cut fins)To cut the fins from a fish, shark, etc.

(Of a fish) to swim with the dorsal fin above the surface of the water.

To swim in the manner of a fish.

To provide (a motor vehicle etc) with fins.

(slang) a five-pound (£5) note; the sum of five pounds. +

(dated) A five-dollar bill; the sum of five dollars. +

(television) "The end". +

(road signs) {{n-g|Denotes the end of the road}}.