finned
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
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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Lowe, who has been studying the behavior of juvenile great white sharks along the Southern California coast for 20 years, was not surprised by the appearance of a finned friend.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
The first lobe finned fish that developed limbs capable of supporting movement on land still relied heavily on aquatic environments.
From Science Daily • Feb. 11, 2026
Magnus wrote in his 1555 book they were 200-feet long with broad, forked tails and finned feet, with faces resembling warthogs and dual blow-holes on the top of their heads.
From National Geographic • Dec. 28, 2023
That idea was bolstered last year when Ibrahim’s team announced the discovery of a finned, eel-like Spinosaurus tail.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2021
With a last regretful glance at the dying animal, he unhinged his jaw and finned off to the southeast.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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