fin

US /fɪn/
UK /fɪn/
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barbatana

a membranous appendage of a fish or other aquatic animal, used for propelling, steering, or balancing.

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The shark's dorsal fin cut through the water.
A barbatana dorsal do tubarão cortava a água.
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Fish use their fins to swim.
Os peixes usam suas barbatanas para nadar.
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flipperpaddle
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aleta, estabilizador

a part or attachment on an object, shaped like a fin, especially one for guiding or stabilizing motion.

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The rocket had stabilizing fins at its base.
O foguete tinha aletas estabilizadoras na base.
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The car's rear fins were a classic design feature.
As aletas traseiras do carro eram uma característica de design clássica.
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bladevane
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aletas, equipar com barbatanas

to provide (something) with a fin or fins.

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The engineer decided to fin the new heat sink for better cooling.
O engenheiro decidiu aletas o novo dissipador de calor para melhor resfriamento.
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The designer wanted to fin the surfboard for improved stability.
O designer queria aletas a prancha de surf para melhorar a estabilidade.
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