fluke

Noun
  1. A stroke of luck (synset 111484145)
    is a type of: fortune, luck - an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome
    subtypes: serendipity - good luck in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries
    same as: good fortune, good luck
  2. A barb on a harpoon or arrow (synset 103374613)
    is a type of: barb - a subsidiary point facing opposite from the main point that makes an arrowhead or spear hard to remove
    is a part of: harpoon - a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it
  3. Flat bladelike projection on the arm of an anchor (synset 103374486)
    is a type of: projection - any structure that branches out from a central support
    is a part of: anchor, ground tackle - a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
    same as: flue
  4. Either of the two lobes of the tail of a cetacean (synset 102161271)
    is a type of: tail - the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
    is a part of: blower, cetacean, cetacean mammal - large aquatic carnivorous mammal with fin-like forelimbs no hind limbs, including: whales; dolphins; porpoises; narwhals
  5. Parasitic flatworms having external suckers for attaching to a host (synset 101928336)
    is a type of: flatworm, platyhelminth - parasitic or free-living worms having a flattened body
    subtypes:
    belongs to: class trematoda, trematoda - parasitic flatworms (including flukes)
    same as: trematode, trematode worm

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