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finning en · NOUN

Etymology

From fin + -ing.

Meanings

1. (uncountable) The act of removing a live shark's fin, and releasing the shark back into the sea.
   • Humane Society International is targeting Chinese restaurants and diners in major cities across North America this week with its campaign against shark finning. 2009 January 29, Camille Bains, “Save sharks, skip soup, Year of Ox diners urged”, in Toronto Star:

finning en · VERB

Etymology

From fin + -ing.

Meanings

1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present) present participle and gerund of fin
   form of fin