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Fin Definition & Meaning

fin
noun
  1. the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
  2. one of a pair of decorations projecting above the rear fenders of an automobile
  3. one of a set of parallel slats in a door or window to admit air and reject rain
  4. a shoe for swimming; the paddle-like front is an aid in swimming (especially underwater)
  5. a stabilizer on a ship that resembles the fin of a fish
  6. organ of locomotion and balance in fishes and some other aquatic animals
verb
  1. equip (a car) with fins
  2. propel oneself through the water in a finning motion
  3. show the fins above the water while swimming; "The sharks were finning near the surface"

"Fin" in song lyrics

See how fin is used in real songs:

  • "I got Chino's back like a dorsal, fin"
    Chino XL w/ Ras Kass — Riiiot!
  • "Conduce los sentidos por fin"
    Control Machete and Actitud María Marta — Manifiesto
  • "Pero cavan en su fin.."
    Daddy Yankee — Corazones

Words that rhyme with fin

Usage tips for "fin"

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Frequently asked questions

What does fin mean?
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one one of a pair of decorations projecting above the rear fenders of an automobile one of a set of parallel slats in a door or window to admit air and reject rain a shoe for swimming
What part of speech is fin?
Fin is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does fin have?
Fin has 9 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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