dolphin (Meaning)

Wordnet

dolphin (n)

large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)

any of various small toothed whales with a beaklike snout; larger than porpoises

Webster

dolphin (n.)

A cetacean of the genus Delphinus and allied genera (esp. D. delphis); the true dolphin.

The Coryphaena hippuris, a fish of about five feet in length, celebrated for its surprising changes of color when dying. It is the fish commonly known as the dolphin. See Coryphaenoid.

A mass of iron or lead hung from the yardarm, in readiness to be dropped on the deck of an enemy's vessel.

A kind of wreath or strap of plaited cordage.

A spar or buoy held by an anchor and furnished with a ring to which ships may fasten their cables.

A mooring post on a wharf or beach.

A permanent fender around a heavy boat just below the gunwale.

In old ordnance, one of the handles above the trunnions by which the gun was lifted.

A small constellation between Aquila and Pegasus. See Delphinus, n., 2.

Synonyms & Antonyms of dolphin

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dolphin Sentence Examples

  1. The dolphin gracefully leaped out of the water, captivating onlookers with its acrobatic display.
  2. The pod of dolphins swam harmoniously, their sleek bodies gliding effortlessly through the ocean's depths.
  3. The dolphin's intelligence was evident as it interacted with humans, responding to commands and exhibiting a playful nature.
  4. The researchers studied the dolphin's behavior, hoping to gain insights into their complex social interactions.
  5. The dolphin's vocalizations echoed through the water, a symphony of clicks and whistles used to communicate with other dolphins.
  6. The dolphin's playful antics brought joy to the children watching from the shore, who laughed and cheered at its every move.
  7. The dolphin's navigation skills were astonishing, as it effortlessly traversed the vast ocean, relying on its innate sense of direction.
  8. The dolphin's conservation status was a concern, as it faced threats from pollution, habitat loss, and entanglement in fishing nets.
  9. The dolphin's presence in coastal waters brought a sense of awe and wonder to those who witnessed its beauty and grace.
  10. The dolphin's scientific name, Delphinus delphis, reflected its place in the animal kingdom, belonging to the order Cetacea.

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large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii), any of various small toothed whales with a beaklike snout; larger t

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The dolphin gracefully leaped out of the water, captivating onlookers with its acrobatic display.

The pod of dolphins swam harmoniously, their sleek bodies gliding effortlessly through the ocean's depths.

The dolphin's intelligence was evident as it interacted with humans, responding to commands and exhibiting a playful nature.

The researchers studied the dolphin's behavior, hoping to gain insights into their complex social interactions.