noun🔗ShareA 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. "animalfishbiologyoceannatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA 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. "fishanimalfoodoceanbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA 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. "animalfishnatureoceanbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe dauphin, eldest son of the kings of France."Historians often discuss the role of the Dauphin in French royal families. "historyroyalfamilypersontitlestateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(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. "nauticalmilitaryweaponsailingwarhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA kind of wreath or strap of plaited cordage."The craftsman carefully wove the dolphin, a decorative plaited cord, into the rug's border. "nauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA 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. "nauticalsailingoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA mooring post on a wharf or beach."The small fishing boat bumped gently against the dolphin as it docked at the harbor. "nauticalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA 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. "nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOne 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. "nauticalmilitaryweaponpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA 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. "nauticalstructuretechnicaloceansailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
