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Flipper

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See also: flipper

English

Proper noun

Flipper

  1. A common name for aquatic animals which have flippers, such as dolphins and seals.

German

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Etymology

From English flipper (“lever in a pinball machine used to strike the ball”). The word is used in many languages to refer the game as such; see flipper.

Pronunciation

Noun

Flipper m (strong, genitive Flippers, plural Flipper)

  1. (uncountable) pinball (game)
  2. (countable) pinball machine
    Synonyms: Flipperautomat, Flipperkasten
  3. (countable) flipper (lever in a pinball machine)

Declension

Declension of Flipper [masculine, strong]
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