combination vs flipper

combination

noun
  • A combination shot; a billiard; a shot where the cue ball hits a ball that strikes another ball on the table. 

  • One or more elements selected from a set without regard to the order of selection. 

  • An association or alliance of people for some common purpose. 

  • A sequence of numbers or letters used to open a combination lock. 

  • The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining. 

  • A rapid sequence of punches or strikes in boxing or other combat sports. 

  • A motorcycle and sidecar. 

  • An object formed by combining. 

flipper

noun
  • A flat lever in a pinball machine, triggered by the player to strike the ball and keep it in play. 

  • Television remote control, clicker. 

  • A type of ball bowled by a leg spin bowler, which spins backwards and skids off the pitch with a low bounce. 

  • A kind of false tooth, usually temporary. 

  • A small flat used to support a larger one. 

  • Someone who flips, in the sense of buying a house or other asset and selling it quickly for profit. 

  • Someone who flips in any other sense, for example throwing a coin. 

  • In marine mammals such as whales, a wide flat limb, adapted for swimming. 

  • A flat, wide, paddle-like rubber covering for the foot, used in swimming. 

  • A kitchen spatula. 

verb
  • To lift one or both flippers out of the water and slap the surface of the water. 

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