What is another word for flippers?
Pronunciation: [flˈɪpəz] (IPA) 
Flippers are an essential tool for swimming, diving, and underwater exploration. The word 'flippers' is commonly used to refer to the aquatic propulsion fins worn on feet, but there are several synonyms for this term. Some of the synonyms include swim fins, diving fins, and swim flippers. Other terms like diving flippers, swimfins, and paddle fins can also be used to describe the fins. Water wings and swim shoes are also sometimes used interchangeably with flippers. No matter what you choose to call them, the importance of flippers in maximizing underwater mobility and speed cannot be overstated.
