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dolphins

/ˈdɒlfɪnz/ /ˈdɑːlfɪnz/

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Delfine

A carnivorous aquatic mammal in one of several families of order Cetacea, famed for its intelligence and occasional willingness to approach humans.

Examples :

"While visiting the aquarium, the children were amazed by the dolphins leaping out of the water and performing tricks. "

Beim Besuch des Aquariums waren die Kinder erstaunt über die Delfine, die aus dem Wasser sprangen und Kunststücke vorführten.

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Mahi-Mahi, Goldmakrele

A fish, the mahi-mahi or dorado, Coryphaena hippurus, with a dorsal fin that runs the length of the body, also known for iridescent coloration.

Examples :

"The fisherman proudly displayed the colorful dolphins he had caught, their iridescent bodies shimmering in the sunlight. "

Der Fischer präsentierte stolz die farbenprächtigen Goldmakrelen, die er gefangen hatte, deren schillernde Körper im Sonnenlicht schimmerten.

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Delphin

A depiction of a fish, with a broad indented fin, usually embowed.

Examples :

"The ancient Greek pottery was decorated with dolphins, each a stylized image of a fish with a curved, indented fin. "

Die antike griechische Keramik war mit Delphinen verziert, jedes ein stilisiertes Bild eines Fisches mit einer gebogenen, eingekerbten Flosse.

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Der Dauphin, ältester Sohn der Könige von Frankreich

The dauphin, eldest son of the kings of France.

Examples :

"While awaiting the birth of the king's heir, courtiers whispered that, should the queen deliver twin dolphins, only the firstborn would inherit the throne. "

Während sie auf die Geburt des Thronfolgers warteten, flüsterten die Höflinge, dass, sollte die Königin Zwillinge zur Welt bringen, nur der Erstgeborene den Thron erben würde.

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Senkblei

(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.

Examples :

"The pirates prepared the dolphins, heavy iron weights, to board the enemy ship. "

Die Piraten bereiteten die Senkbleie, schwere Eisenstücke, vor, um das feindliche Schiff zu entern.

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Eine Art Kranz oder Riemen aus geflochtenem Tauwerk

A kind of wreath or strap of plaited cordage.

Examples :

"The antique ship's mast was secured to the deck with strong dolphins of braided rope. "

Der Mast des antiken Schiffs wurde mit starken Kränzen aus geflochtenem Tauwerk auf dem Deck befestigt.

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Dalben, Pfahl

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

Examples :

"The large cargo ship secured itself to the dolphins in the harbor to wait for its turn to unload. "

Das große Frachtschiff sicherte sich an den Dalben im Hafen, um auf seine Entladung zu warten.

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Poller, Dalben

A mooring post on a wharf or beach.

Examples :

"The small fishing boat bumped gently against the dolphins as it came into the harbor. "

Das kleine Fischerboot stieß sanft gegen die Dalben, als es in den Hafen kam.

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Delfin

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

Examples :

"The old tugboat had dolphins all around its hull to protect it from damage when bumping against docks. "

Das alte Schleppboot hatte rund um seinen Rumpf Delfine, um es vor Schäden zu schützen, wenn es an Docks anstieß.

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Zapfen, Handhabe

One of the handles above the trunnions by which a gun was lifted.

Examples :

"The movers struggled to lift the heavy cannon using only the dolphins located on its sides. "

Die Umzugshelfer kämpften darum, die schwere Kanone nur mit den Zapfen an ihren Seiten anzuheben.

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Dalben, Pfahlbündel

Examples :

"The harbor master installed several dolphins to keep the fishing boats from drifting onto the shallow sandbars. "

Der Hafenmeister installierte mehrere Dalben, um zu verhindern, dass die Fischerboote auf die flachen Sandbänke abdriften.

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