flipper

/ˈflɪpə/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

In marine mammals such as whales (or other aquatic animals such as sea turtles), a wide, flat limb adapted for swimming.

2

A wide, flat, paddle-like rubber covering for the foot, used in swimming.

3

A flat lever in a pinball machine, triggered by the player to strike the ball and keep it in play.

4

A small flat used to support a larger one.

5

A type of ball bowled by a leg spin bowler, which spins backwards and skids off the pitch with a low bounce.

6

Television remote control, clicker.

7

The hand.

8

A kind of false tooth, usually temporary.

9

A kitchen spatula.

10

Someone who flips, in the sense of buying a house or other asset and selling it quickly for profit.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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