noun🔗ShareDelfinA carnivorous aquatic mammal in one of several families of order Cetacea, famed for its intelligence and occasional willingness to approach humans."While visiting the aquarium, the children were excited to see a dolphin leap out of the water. "Beim Besuch des Aquariums waren die Kinder aufgeregt, einen Delfin aus dem Wasser springen zu sehen.animalfishbiologyoceannatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMahi-Mahi, GoldmakreleA fish, the mahi-mahi or dorado, Coryphaena hippurus, with a dorsal fin that runs the length of the body, also known for iridescent coloration."The dolphin, a fish with a long dorsal fin, was a popular subject for drawings in the kids' art class. "Die Goldmakrele, ein Fisch mit langer Rückenflosse, war ein beliebtes Motiv für Zeichnungen im Kinderkunstkurs.fishanimalfoodoceanbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDelphinA depiction of a fish, with a broad indented fin, usually embowed."The child's drawing of a dolphin showed a fish with a wide, curved fin at the back. "Die Zeichnung des Kindes von einem Delphin zeigte einen Fisch mit einer breiten, gebogenen Flosse am Rücken.animalfishnatureoceanbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDer Dauphin, ältester Sohn der Könige von FrankreichThe dauphin, eldest son of the kings of France."Historians often discuss the role of the Dauphin in French royal families. "Historiker diskutieren oft die Rolle des Dauphins in den französischen Königsfamilien.historyroyalfamilypersontitlestateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSenkblei(history) A mass of iron or lead hung from the yardarm, in readiness to be dropped through the deck and the hull of an enemy's vessel to sink it."The captain ordered the dolphin to be prepared for the upcoming battle. "Der Kapitän befahl, das Senkblei für die bevorstehende Schlacht vorzubereiten.nauticalmilitaryweaponsailingwarhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArt von Kranz oder geflochtenem GurtA kind of wreath or strap of plaited cordage."The craftsman carefully wove the dolphin, a decorative plaited cord, into the rug's border. "Der Handwerker webte den Kranz, eine dekorative geflochtene Kordel, sorgfältig in den Rand des Teppichs ein.nauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDalben, PfahlA spar or buoy held by an anchor and furnished with a ring to which ships may fasten their cables."The ship's captain used the dolphin to secure the anchor and keep it from drifting. "Der Kapitän des Schiffes benutzte den Dalben, um den Anker zu sichern und zu verhindern, dass er abdriftet.nauticalsailingoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePoller, DalbenA mooring post on a wharf or beach."The small fishing boat bumped gently against the dolphin as it docked at the harbor. "Das kleine Fischerboot stieß sanft gegen den Poller, als es im Hafen anlegte.nauticalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDelfinA permanent fender around a heavy boat just below the gunwale."The tugboat's dolphin, a thick rubber bumper along its side, prevented damage as it nudged the larger cargo ship into the dock. "Der Delfin des Schleppers, ein dicker Gummipuffer an seiner Seite, verhinderte Schäden, als er das größere Frachtschiff in das Dock schob.nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEiner der Griffe über den Zapfen, mit denen eine Kanone angehoben wurdeOne of the handles above the trunnions by which a gun was lifted."The artillery crew carefully attached ropes to the dolphins of the cannon to lift it onto the carriage. "Die Artilleriebesatzung befestigte sorgfältig Seile an den Griffen der Kanone, um sie auf die Lafette zu heben.nauticalmilitaryweaponpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDalben, PfahlA man-made semi submerged maritime structure, usually installed to provide a fixed structure for temporary mooring, to prevent ships from drifting to shallow water or to serve as base for navigational aids."The harbor workers installed a dolphin to prevent the cargo ship from drifting too close to the shallows. "Die Hafenarbeiter installierten einen Dalben, um zu verhindern, dass das Frachtschiff zu nah an die Untiefen trieb.nauticalstructuretechnicaloceansailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
