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Fin (Verb)

Propel oneself through the water in a finning motion.

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Dolphins use their strong tails to fin through the water with incredible speed and agility.
She used her hands to fin herself back to the surface after diving deep to explore the shipwreck.
To increase their gliding speed, divers need to learn how to fin efficiently through the water.
Seals have powerful flippers that help them fin through icy waters to hunt for their prey.
The freediver began to fin downward into the depths of the ocean, controlling her breathing to conserve energy.

Show the fins above the water while swimming; "The sharks were finning near the surface".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

She started to fin above the water while trying to catch her breath after the long swim.
In clear shallow waters you could easily see the fish finning quietly in search of plankton to eat.
Finning near the top of the water allowed her to observe the people walking along the nearby shore.
It was hard to tell if the dolphins were actually playing or simply finning to get some air.
A quick observation was made to see how many turtles were finning near the surface during sunrise at the ocean.

Equip (a car) with fins.

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

The classic roadster was specially finned to give it a more aerodynamic design.
Car enthusiasts love to fin their vehicles to showcase their unique style.
Many cars of the 1950s were finned as a symbol of bold, futuristic design.
Custom car shops can fin your ride with the most daring fins available.
Some cars are carefully finned to create a retro aesthetic, paying homage to their predecessors.