fin Meaning & Definition
What Does Fin Mean?
Fin is used as a symbol meaning ISO 639-2 & ISO 639-3 language code for Finnish. As a noun, it means One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver. As a verb, it means To cut the fins from a fish, shark, etc.
Fin at a Glance
| Part of speech | symbol, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /fɪn/ |
| Synonyms | quintet, louver and pentad |
| Plural | fins |
| Verb forms | fins, finning, finned |
Fin Definition (Symbol)
- ISO 639-2 & ISO 639-3 language code for Finnish.
Fin as a Noun
- One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.
The fish's fins minimize water flow.
- A similar appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal.
a dolphin's fin
- A thin, rigid component of an aircraft, extending from the fuselage and used to stabilise and steer the aircraft.
The fin stabilises the plane in flight.
- A similar structure protruding from a projectile, used to help keep it on course.
- A similar structure on the bottom of a surfboard, used to help steer it.
- A hairstyle, resembling the fin of a fish, in which the hair is combed and set into a vertical ridge along the top of the head from about the crown to the forehead.
- A device worn by divers and swimmers on their feet.
The divers wore fins to swim faster.
- An extending part on a surface of a radiator, engine, heatsink, etc., used to facilitate cooling.
- A sharp raised edge (generally in concrete) capable of damaging a roof membrane or vapor retarder.
- The conning tower of a submarine.
- A person's hand.
Fin as a Verb
- To cut the fins from a fish, shark, etc.
- (Of a fish) to swim with the dorsal fin above the surface of the water.
- To swim in the manner of a fish.
A neutrally buoyant diver does not need to fin to maintain depth.
- To provide (a motor vehicle etc) with fins.
Noun
- a five-pound (£5) note; the sum of five pounds.
- A five-dollar bill; the sum of five dollars.
Noun
- "The end".
- Denotes the end of the road.
Noun
- finasteride
Synonyms of Fin
Fin in a Sentence
The fish's fins minimize water flow.
a dolphin's fin
The fin stabilises the plane in flight.
The divers wore fins to swim faster.
A neutrally buoyant diver does not need to fin to maintain depth.
Word Forms & Grammar
fin (plural fins)
fin (third-person singular simple present fins, present participle finning, simple past and past participle finned)
fin (uncountable)
Words That Rhyme With Fin
Origin of Fin
Origin 1: From Middle English fin, from Old English finn, from Proto-Germanic *finnō, *finǭ (“dorsal fin”) (compare Dutch vin, German Finne, Swedish finne, fena), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)pīn- (“backbone, dorsal fin”) (compare Old Irish ind (“end, point”), Latin pinna (“feather, wing, fin”), Tocharian A spin (“hook”).
Origin 2: From Yiddish פֿינף (finf, “five”). Doublet of cinque, finnuf, five, pimp (“five”), ponzu, punch (“beverage”), and sengi (“currency”).
Origin 3: From French fin (“end”). Doublet of fine and finis.
Origin 4: Clipping of finasteride.
Questions People Ask About Fin
Is fin a symbol or a noun?
Fin is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is another word for fin?
Words with a similar meaning to fin include quintet, louver and pentad. See the full list of fin synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of fin?
The plural of fin is fins.
What is the past tense of fin?
The past tense of fin is finned. The present participle is finning.