flipper

Example Sentences

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Porkchop, a turtle rescued from the river last year, lost a flipper after a fishing line severely constricted the limb.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Before her, there was Porkchop, who was also rescued from the San Gabriel River with similar front flipper injuries.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

"I picked it up and thought I saw a movement in one flipper, so I carried it back to the campsite".

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

The 85-pound turtle earned her nickname from aquarium staffers when she quickly began eating after having her flipper amputated, and her enthusiasm for grub hasn’t waned.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

Now I’m imagining Turtle Beach: pale gold sands marked by the flipper prints of a very special turtle!

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr