flipper

Example Sentences

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She ultimately had to have her flipper amputated, according to Jaros.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

She has been recovering for three months since her first surgery to save her flipper and has shown promising improvement, though her journey is far from over.

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

Plus, the tail makes a handy beaver-burger flipper.

From Slate • Feb. 14, 2025

Her one hand was limp, like a flipper.

From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson