pectoral fin

pec·to·ral fin

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pek-ter-uh l fin]
- /ˈpɛk tər əl fɪn/
- /ˈpek.tər.əl fɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pek-ter-uh l fin]
- /ˈpɛk tər əl fɪn/

Definitions of pectoral fin words

noun pectoral fin (in fishes) either of a pair of fins usually situated behind the head, one on each side, and corresponding to the forelimbs of higher vertebrates. 1
noun pectoral fin front fin of a fish 1
noun pectoral fin either of a pair of fins, situated just behind the head in fishes, that help to control the direction of movement during locomotion 0
noun pectoral fin either of a pair of fins, associated with the pectoral girdle, just behind the head of a fish, corresponding to the forelimbs of a higher vertebrate 0

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Origin of pectoral fin

First appearance:

before 1760

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1760-70

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Parts of speech for Pectoral fin

noun

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pectoral fin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

pectoral fin usage trend in Literature

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