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Rarefinning
The correct spelling is finning.
How to pronounce finning
verb
Say it like: Fin-nin-g
The correct spelling is finning. To cut the fins from a fish, shark, etc. For example: "A neutrally buoyant diver does not need to fin to maintain depth."
Usage Examples
“A neutrally buoyant diver does not need to fin to maintain depth.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To cut the fins from a fish, shark, etc.
- 2.(Of a fish) to swim with the dorsal fin above the surface of the water.
- 3.To swim in the manner of a fish.
- 4.To provide (a motor vehicle etc) with fins.
noun
- 1.The act of removing a live shark's fin, and releasing the shark back into the sea.
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