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fin in Tagalog

palaypay

/fɪn/

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fin in Tagalog: palaypay, palikpik. In English, fin means one of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.

Tagalog words for fin

appendage of a fish
palaypay, palikpik

English meaning of fin

  1. noun One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.
  2. noun A similar appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal.
  3. noun A thin, rigid component of an aircraft, extending from the fuselage and used to stabilise and steer the aircraft.
  4. noun A similar structure protruding from a projectile, used to help keep it on course.

Full definition of fin

fin in a sentence

  • The fish's fins minimize water flow.
  • The fin stabilises the plane in flight.
  • The divers wore fins to swim faster.

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Questions about fin in Tagalog

What is the meaning of fin in Tagalog?
Fin in Tagalog is palaypay, palikpik.
Ano ang fin sa Tagalog?
Fin: palaypay, palikpik.
What does fin mean in English?
Fin means one of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.

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