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Definition of dolphin - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
ocean animalaquatic mammal with a streamlined body and bottle-shaped nose
- The dolphin leapt from the water near the boat..
2.
food marketTECH. US large fish with iridescent colors, also called mahi-mahiTECH. US
- We caught a dolphin while fishing in Hawaii.
3.
nautical structureTECH. man-made structure used for mooring vesselsTECH.
- The ship was secured to the dolphin at the dock..
4.
French royaltyRare eldest son of the kings of FranceRare
- The dolphin was next in line for the throne.
Images of dolphin
aquatic mammal with a streamlined body and bottle-shaped nose 
large fish with iridescent colors, also called mahi-mahi 
man-made structure used for mooring vessels
Expressions with dolphin
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produced without harming dolphins
We only buy dolphin-friendly seafood.
long-snouted dolphin living in rivers in South America or Asia
River dolphins are found in the Amazon and Ganges rivers.
up and down kick of feet together
The coach emphasized the importance of a powerful dolphin kick.
dolphin with a rounded forehead and beak
The bottle-nosed dolphin is often seen near the coast.
gray marine dolphin in genus Tursiops with rounded forehead and beak
A bottlenose dolphin swam near the boat.
dolphin species with distinctive stripes
The striped dolphin leaped gracefully out of the water.
small dolphin species known for spinning leaps
We saw a spinner dolphin leaping near the boat.
dolphin species in warm oceans worldwide, with bulbous head and pale markings
We spotted a Risso's dolphin with scars near the boat.
marine dolphin species in the genus Delphinus
The common dolphin swims quickly in large groups.
short vertical strut maintaining tension on the jib boom
The dolphin striker kept the jib boom steady during the storm.
Origin of dolphin
Greek, delphis (womb)
Terms with dolphin included in their meaning
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animal
large black and white marine mammal from dolphin family
marine
member of the dolphin family
marine
large ocean dolphin with a rounded forehead, in genus Globicephala
mammal
marine dolphin with a long snout and rounded forehead
cetacean
large dolphin species found in warm seas
zoology
snout of a dolphin
heraldry
dolphin in heraldry
Risso's dolphin
slaty-grey dolphin with a blunt snout
prehistoric creature
extinct marine reptile resembling a dolphin
mammal
small marine mammal in the dolphin family with a rounded head
marine
porpoise or dolphin
marine
dolphin species known for its streaked appearance
animal
type of river dolphin found in South Asia
marine life
short-beaked common dolphin
marine
dolphin with a rounded forehead and beak
mammal
gray marine dolphin in genus Tursiops with rounded forehead and beak
food
caught using nets that reduce dolphin harm
river animal
long-snouted dolphin living in rivers in South America or Asia
marine
dolphin species with distinctive stripes
marine
small dolphin species known for spinning leaps
ocean wildlife
dolphin species in warm oceans worldwide, with bulbous head and pale markings
mammal
marine dolphin species in the genus Delphinus
animals
resembling a dolphin's streamlined body
marine
characteristic of a dolphin's playful nature
Examples of dolphin in a sentence
The dolphin's playful antics delighted the children. Dolphin is a popular dish in many restaurants. The vibrant colors of the dolphin are stunning. The crew tied the boat to the dolphin. The dolphin was built to withstand strong currents. The dolphin attended the royal ceremony.
As a dolphin, he had many responsibilities.
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- French:dauphin, daurade coryphène, ...
- German:Delfin, Goldmakrele, ...
- Italian:delfino, mahi-mahi, ...
- Spanish:delfín, dorado, ...
- Portuguese:golfinho, dourado, ...
- Chinese:海豚, 鲯鳅, ...
- Japanese:イルカ, シイラ, ...
- Arabic:دِلْفِين, سمكة ماهي ماهي, ...
- Hebrew:דּוֹלְפִין, דָּג מָאַיִּי־מָאַיִּי, ...
- Russian:дельфин, рыба махи-махи, ...
- Ukrainian:дельфін, дофін, ...
- Hindi:डॉल्फ़िन, डॉल्फिन, ...
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