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FINNING

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Finning.

Finning - as a noun

The cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
5cinquefivefivesomelittle phoebepentadphoebequintquintetquintupletv

One of a pair of decorations projecting above the rear fenders of an automobile

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tail fintailfin

One of a set of parallel slats in a door or window to admit air and reject rain

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
louverlouvre

A shoe for swimming; the paddle-like front is an aid in swimming (especially underwater)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flipper

A stabilizer on a ship that resembles the fin of a fish

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
stabiliserstabilizer
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Organ of locomotion and balance in fishes and some other aquatic animals

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appendageextremitymember
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Finning - as a verb

Equip (a car) with fins

Propel oneself through the water in a finning motion

Show the fins above the water while swimming

Example: "The sharks were finning near the surface"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break water

Example Sentences

"The fish was finning gracefully through the water."
"The shark's dorsal fin was finning through the waves."
"The swimmer was finning his way to the other side of the pool."
"The synchronized swimmers were finning in perfect harmony."
"The penguin dove into the water and began finning with its wings."
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Word Game Points

Is FINNING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, finning is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FINNING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is FINNING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, finning is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FINNING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is FINNING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, finning is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FINNING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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