Meaning of the word "pectoral fin" in English

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pectoral fin

US /ˈpek.tər.əl fɪn/

UK /ˈpek.tər.əl fɪn/

Noun

either of a pair of fins situated on each side of a fish's body, typically just behind the gills, that correspond to the forelimbs of other vertebrates

Example:

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The shark used its pectoral fins to steer through the water.

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Fish use their pectoral fins for balance and braking.

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