fluke

IPA(Pronunciation)

/fluːk/

Noun

Either of the two lobes of a whale's or similar creature's tail. / (nautical) Any of the triangular blades at the end of an anchor, designed to catch the ground.

Japanese Meaning

クジラなどの尾の、左右に分かれた二つの部分。 / （航海用）錨の先端にある、地面を掴むために設計された三角形の刃。

What is this buttons?

The whale slapped the surface with its fluke, sending a shower of spray into the air.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

そのクジラは尾びれの片方で海面をたたき、しぶきを空中に舞い上がらせた。

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Sense（1）

Either of the two lobes of a whale's or similar creature's tail.

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Sense（2）

(nautical) Any of the triangular blades at the end of an anchor, designed to catch the ground.

The fluke of the anchor was wedged between two outcroppings of rock and could not be dislodged.

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Sense（3）

A metal hook on the head of certain staff weapons (such as a bill), made in various forms depending on function, whether used for grappling or to penetrate armour when swung at an opponent.