swim fin
Foot-worn propeller blade
A swim fin is a flat, flexible paddle worn on the foot to increase propulsion through water.
Swimmers, divers, and snorkelers use fins to move faster with less effort.
Also called a flipper.
Usually plural: I left my swim fins at the hotel.
Foot-worn swim aids
- scubaPortable underwater breathing gear
- snorkelingSurface swimming with breathing tube
- reefUnderwater rock or coral formation
- wetsuitInsulating garment for water
mask · regulator · tank · buoyancy · underwater · depths · diver · visibility
Forceful forward motion
- kickFoot-delivered strike
- glideMove with effortless continuity
- paddleFlat-bladed water tool
- powerEnergy transfer rate
efficiency · maneuverability · flutter kick · dolphin kick · stroke · propel · streamline · hydrodynamic
Without prescribed technique
- backstrokeSupine aquatic locomotion
- butterflyWinged insect from caterpillar
- breaststrokeArms circle, legs splay
- treading waterStaying afloat vertically
recreational · open water · lifeguard · triathlon · water aerobics · water polo
Foot-worn swim aids
- neopreneSynthetic rubber polymer
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- rubberElastic polymer from trees
- bootiesSmall knitted footwear
straps · adjustable · heel · channel · vents · sizing · durability · monofin
Repetitive training routines
- techniqueSkilled way of performing
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- lapsComplete track circuits
- poolCollective fund or basin
interval training · resistance · cardiovascular · fitness · workout · coach · conditioning · leg strength
flippers
Foot-worn swim aids
- scubaPortable underwater breathing gear
- snorkelingSurface swimming with breathing tube
- reefUnderwater rock or coral formation
wetsuit · mask · regulator · tank · buoyancy · underwater · depths · diver · visibility · coral
thrust
Forceful forward motion
power · efficiency · maneuverability · flutter kick · dolphin kick · stroke · propel · streamline · hydrodynamic · blade
freestyle
Without prescribed technique
- backstrokeSupine aquatic locomotion
- butterflyWinged insect from caterpillar
- breaststrokeArms circle, legs splay
treading water · recreational · open water · lifeguard · triathlon · water aerobics · water polo
flippers
Foot-worn swim aids
booties · straps · adjustable · heel · channel · vents · sizing · durability · monofin
drills
Repetitive training routines
pool · interval training · resistance · cardiovascular · fitness · workout · coach · conditioning · leg strength · competitive
- finstailfin, webbing, flipper, leading edge, trailing edge
- appendagesflipper, flippers, tail, tails, legs
swim finpaddle
Flat-bladed water tool
oar · kayak paddle · bare feet · canoe paddle · bare hands
swim finankle weight
Weighted fitness strap
leg iron · shackle · hobble · sea anchor
swim finhiking boot
Sturdy footwear for trails
running shoe · climbing shoe · snowshoe · ski boot · crampon
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