flipper like

/ˈflɪpər ˌlaɪk/
adjective
  1. Resembling or having the shape or movement of a flipper (a broad flat limb used for swimming by sea animals).
    • She wore flipper-like fins on her feet for snorkeling.
    • The penguin's flipper-like wings are perfect for swimming but not for flying.
    • The robot's flipper-like arms helped it move through the water.
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