1. pectoral
noun. ['ˈpɛktɝəl'] either of two large muscles of the chest.
Synonyms
- pectoralis minor
- musculus pectoralis major
- greater pectoral muscle
- pecs
- pectoral muscle
- smaller pectoral muscle
- skeletal muscle
- musculus pectoralis minor
- thorax
- pectoralis major
- chest
- pectus
- pectoralis
- musculus pectoralis
Etymology
- pectoralis (Latin)
- -alis (Latin)
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Words that Rhyme with Pectoral Fin
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- within
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Example sentences of the word pectoral-fin
1. Noun Phrase
Draw the outline of a dorsal fin and two pectoral fins onto an old cereal box.
2. Noun Phrase
Within each species males also tend to have more stripes on the pectoral fins.
3. Noun Phrase
The female pectoral fins only reach the base of the caudal peduncle.
4. Noun Phrase
The pelvic and pectoral fins are a similar color to the belly.
2. pectoral
adjective. ['ˈpɛktɝəl'] of or relating to the chest or thorax.
Antonyms
- flexor
Etymology
- pectoralis (Latin)
- -alis (Latin)
3. pectoral
noun. ['ˈpɛktɝəl'] an adornment worn on the chest or breast.
Synonyms
- adornment
Etymology
- pectoralis (Latin)
- -alis (Latin)
4. fin
noun. ['ˈfɪn'] a stabilizer on a ship that resembles the fin of a fish.
Synonyms
- vane
- stabilizer
- ship
Antonyms
- subtract
- majority
- minority
- ground
Etymology
- fin (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fin (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- פֿינף (Yiddish)
- fimf (Old High German (ca. 750-1050))
5. fin
noun. ['ˈfɪn'] one of a set of parallel slats in a door or window to admit air and reject rain.
Synonyms
- louver
- spline
- louvre
- jalousie
Antonyms
- natural object
- stay in place
- open
- get off
Etymology
- fin (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fin (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- פֿינף (Yiddish)
- fimf (Old High German (ca. 750-1050))
6. fin
noun. ['ˈfɪn'] the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one.
Synonyms
- five
- quint
- quintuplet
- Phoebe
- quintet
- digit
- cinque
- fivesome
- figure
- 5
- pentad
- Little Phoebe
Antonyms
- overdress
- differ
- disagree
- fall short of
Etymology
- fin (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fin (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- פֿינף (Yiddish)
- fimf (Old High German (ca. 750-1050))
7. fin
verb. ['ˈfɪn'] show the fins above the water while swimming.
Synonyms
- swim
Antonyms
- unhealthy
- ill
Etymology
- fin (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fin (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- פֿינף (Yiddish)
- fimf (Old High German (ca. 750-1050))
8. fin
noun. ['ˈfɪn'] organ of locomotion and balance in fishes and some other aquatic animals.
Synonyms
- appendage
- ventral fin
- pelvic fin
- tail fin
- fish
- dorsal fin
- member
- extremity
- caudal fin
- ray
Antonyms
- divide
- multiply
- integrate
- differentiate
Etymology
- fin (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fin (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- פֿינף (Yiddish)
- fimf (Old High German (ca. 750-1050))
9. fin
noun. ['ˈfɪn'] one of a pair of decorations projecting above the rear fenders of an automobile.
Synonyms
- auto
- car
- motorcar
- ornament
- automobile
- machine
- tailfin
- ornamentation
- decoration
Antonyms
- fire
- defuse
- unmuzzle
- underdress
Etymology
- fin (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fin (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- פֿינף (Yiddish)
- fimf (Old High German (ca. 750-1050))
10. fin
noun. ['ˈfɪn'] a shoe for swimming; the paddle-like front is an aid in swimming (especially underwater).
Synonyms
- flipper
Antonyms
- homocercal fin
- nonmember
Etymology
- fin (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fin (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- פֿינף (Yiddish)
- fimf (Old High German (ca. 750-1050))