finlike
Resembling aquatic paddles
Resembling a fin in shape or function—a flat, thin projection used for stability or propulsion.
The submarine's finlike appendages helped it maneuver.
Often describes biological structures that aren't true fins but serve similar purposes: finlike growths on the creature's back.
Buoyant wave-riding plank
- wetsuitInsulating garment for water
- flipperMarine animal's swimming limb
- hydrofoilWing that lifts boats
- rudderPivoting stern blade
aileron · spoiler · winglet · stabilizer · kayak · paddleboard · propeller · keel
Relating to fluid motion
- aerodynamicMinimizing drag through shape
- sleekSmooth and elegant
- taperedGradually narrowing in width
- swept-backAngled rearward from base
elongated · curved · contoured · smooth · efficient · fusiform
Cartilaginous marine predator
- whaleHuge sea mammal
- dolphinEcholocating marine mammal
- rayNarrow light emission
- sealAuthentication stamp or mark
manatee · orca · stingray · manta · porpoise · fish · eel · barracuda
Moving in waves
- glidingEngineless aerial movement
- propellingCausing forward motion
- steeringControlling direction of movement
- stabilizingMaking firm or constant
oscillating · fanning · sculling · flapping · waving · sweeping · cutting · slicing
dorsal
Of the back
anal · adipose · tail · flipper · ray · spine · membrane · cartilage · webbed · blade
surfboard
Buoyant wave-riding plank
- wetsuitInsulating garment for water
- flipperMarine animal's swimming limb
- hydrofoilWing that lifts boats
rudder · aileron · spoiler · winglet · stabilizer · kayak · paddleboard · propeller · keel · skeg
hydrodynamic
Relating to fluid motion
- aerodynamicMinimizing drag through shape
- sleekSmooth and elegant
- taperedGradually narrowing in width
swept-back · elongated · curved · contoured · smooth · efficient · fusiform
shark
Cartilaginous marine predator
seal · manatee · orca · stingray · manta · porpoise · fish · eel · barracuda · tuna
undulating
Moving in waves
- glidingEngineless aerial movement
- propellingCausing forward motion
- steeringControlling direction of movement
stabilizing · oscillating · fanning · sculling · flapping · waving · sweeping · cutting · slicing · maneuvering
finlikeleglike
Resembling a limb
winglike · pedal · ambulatory · terrestrial · limbed
fin, fins, finned, finning, dorsal fin, finless, pectoral fin, pelvic fin