The difference between Flipper and Spatula

Flipper as a noun:

In marine mammals such as whales, a wide flat limb, adapted for swimming.

Flipper as a noun:

A flat, wide, paddle-like rubber covering for the foot, used in swimming.

Flipper as a noun:

A flat lever in a pinball machine, triggered by the player to strike the ball and keep it in play.

Flipper as a noun (cricket):

A type of ball bowled by a leg spin bowler, which spins backwards and skids off the pitch with a low bounce.

Flipper as a noun (informal, US):

Television remote control, clicker.

Flipper as a noun (dated, slang):

The hand.

Flipper as a noun (dentistry):

A kind of false tooth, usually temporary.

Flipper as a noun:

A kitchen spatula.

Flipper as a noun:

Someone who flips, in the sense of buying a house or other asset and selling it quickly for profit.

Flipper as a noun:

Someone who flips in any other sense, for example throwing a coin.

Flipper as a verb:

To lift one or both flippers out of the water and slap the surface of the water.

Spatula as a noun:

A kitchen utensil consisting of a flat surface attached to a long handle, used for turning, lifting or stirring food.

Spatula as a noun (North America):

A kitchen utensil consisting of a flexible surface attached to a long handle, used for scraping the sides of bowls.

Spatula as a noun (dated):

A palette knife.

Spatula as a noun (chemistry):

A thin hand tool, often made of nickel, for handling chemicals or other materials, when weighing, etc.

Spatula as a noun:

A croupier's tool for turning up cards in a casino.