flipper

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈflɪ.pər/

noun
Definitions
  • A flipper, a fin swimming gear.
  • A flipper limb-like appendage of an aquatic animal.
  • A flipper, a flipper bumper lever in a pinball machine for hitting the ball, also the input device for operating this lever.
  • (rare) A pinball machine.

Etymology

Borrowed from English flipper (lever in a pinball machine used to strike the ball).

Origin

English

flipper

Gloss

lever in a pinball machine used to strike the ball

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