1. flipper - Noun
2. flipper - Verb
3. Flipper - Proper noun
The hand.
A broad flat limb used for swimming, as those of seals, sea turtles, whales, etc.
Source: Webster's dictionaryOur top story tonight: Famous TV dolphin flipper was arrested today on prostitution ring charges. He allegedly was seen transporting two 16 year olds across state line for immoral porpoises. Colin Mochrie
If it's flipping hamburgers at McDonald's, be the best hamburger flipper in the world. Whatever it is you do you have to master your craft. Snoop Dogg
Americans tend to celebrate even the most mediocre or basic accomplishments... It's like weddings to me. Why is that a big deal?... Why do you have to have a big shindig where you're, like, "Look, we're doing it" and everybody applauds and throws shit in your face. - SModcast 1: Fisting Flipper. Kevin Smith
Both the flipper and the fin are for stabilization and steering in the water. Source: Internet
If it fails 'closed' the coil will overheat and destroy itself, since both windings will hold the flipper at the top of its stroke. Source: Internet
As an example, some later machines had flippers that could be operated independently of the flipper button by the machine's software. Source: Internet