Phrase Hound found 39 phrases and 224 compound words that contain fin. The most common are listed below. Open fin in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 39
- fin whaleA whale of the rorqual family (Balaenoptera physalus).
- dorsal finA fin located on the backs of fish and some marine mammals.
- shark finAn upward curled felt side lap or end lap.
- caudal finThe tailfin of a fish and other aquatic vertebrates.
- pectoral finEither of two fins located on each side of a fish just behind the head.
- pelvic finEither of a pair of fins on either side and towards the rear of a fish.
- adipose finA soft, fleshy fin located behind the dorsal fin and just forward of the caudal fin, found fish of certain families, believed to have some sensory function.
- shark fin soupA soup made from shark fins, common especially in Chinese culture, where it is served on special occasions and as a symbol of wealth and prestige.
- fin-de-siècleAlternative form of fin de siècle.
- swim finA flipper; an items of footwear used while swimming for more speed.
- fin keelA type of keel common in sailing yachts, its shape resembling the fin of a fish.
- fin-techAlternative form of fintech: Financial technology, that is, technology (usually information technology) that is focused on finance.
- tail finAlternative spelling of tailfin: A fin at the tail of a fish, caudal fin
- fin whalesplural of fin whale: A whale of the rorqual family (Balaenoptera physalus).
- fin rotThe rotting of a fish's fin due to bacterial or fungal infection.
- ventral finA fin, usually paired, located ventrally below the pectoral fins of a fish.
- Hoxton finA fauxhawk hairstyle.
- fin de siecleAlternative spelling of fin de siècle.
- fin-footedwebfooted
- fin foldA median fold along the body of a fish embryo from which the dorsal, caudal and anal fins develop
- fin keyA tool, similar to a screwdriver, for removing and installing the screws that attach the fins to a surfboard.
- fin keysplural of fin key: A tool, similar to a screwdriver, for removing and installing the screws that attach the fins to a surfboard.
- fin-footAlternative spelling of finfoot: Three species in three monospecific genera of aquatic bird in the family Heliornithidae.
- fin-likeAlternative form of finlike: Resembling a fin, especially in shape.
- red-fin sharkSynonym of rainbow shark: A species of cyprinid; Epalzeorhynchos frenatum.
Compound words 224
- yellowfinAny of various fish with yellow fins.
- finfishAny fish, but especially fish other than flatfish
- bluefinbluefin tuna, any of a number of types of tuna characterised by their blue fins.
- blackfinbluefin tuna
- redfinA common shiner, a small North American dace of species Luxilus cornutus.
- finningThe act of removing a live shark's fin, and releasing the shark back into the sea.
- threadfinAny of many fish of the family Polynemidae.
- tailfinA fin at the tail of a fish, caudal fin
- longfinAny member of the family Plesiopidae of elongated perciform fish.
- bloodfinAphyocharax anisitsi, a South American characin with blood-red tail and fins.