finned
Americanadjective
adjective
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of finned
First recorded in 1300–50, finned is from the Middle English word finnede. See fin 1, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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Extra-long rear flippers might have aided propulsion in concert with its long finned tail.
From Science Daily
Cadillac had been better known for the massive, finned cars of the past and the Seville’s fuel economy and handling caught the attention of drivers.
From Seattle Times
Large finned automobiles that resemble 1950s classics hover over smooth roads, as do baby carriages across perfectly clean sidewalks in perfectly manicured suburbs.
From Los Angeles Times
The international organization determined that 75 percent of activities involving wild animals — such as tiger selfies, ostrich rides, dolphin swims and crocodile farms — are harmful to the four-legged, finned or feathered participants.
From Washington Post
Outside, the finned part of a rocket is stuck in the mud.
From Seattle Times
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