flipper vs shoe

shoe vs flipper

flipper and shoe both are nouns.

flipper is not a verb while shoe is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
flipper	Yes	No	No	No
shoe	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, shoe is a hypernym of flipper; that is, shoe is a word with a broader meaning than flipper:

flipper: a shoe for swimming; the paddle-like front is an aid in swimming (especially underwater)
shoe: footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material

flipper (noun)	shoe (noun)
the flat broad limb of aquatic animals specialized for swimming	footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
a shoe for swimming; the paddle-like front is an aid in swimming (especially underwater)	U-shaped plate nailed to underside of horse's hoof
	a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation
	(card games) a case from which playing cards are dealt one at a time

flipper (verb)	shoe (verb)
	furnish with shoes

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