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porpoising

/ˈpɔːrpəsɪŋ/ /ˈpɔːrpəsɪzɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
Said of an air-breathing aquatic animal such as a porpoise or penguin: To repeatedly jump out of the water to take a breath and dive back in a continuous motion.

Examples :

"We watched the dolphins porpoising in the waves, their sleek bodies arching in and out of the water as they breathed. "
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Illustration penguin

penguin noun

/ˈpɛŋɡwɪn/

Any of several flightless sea birds, of order Sphenisciformes, found in the Southern Hemisphere, marked by their usual upright stance, walking on short legs, and (generally) their stark black and white plumage.

"The penguin waddled across the school playground, its black and white feathers glistening in the sun. "

Illustration successively

successively adverb

/səkˈsɛsɪvli/ /səˈksɛsɪvli/

In a serial or successive manner; one following another.

"December 20, 1787 My last to you was of Oct. 8 by the Count de Moustier. Yours of July 18. Sep. 6. & Oct. 24. have been successively received, yesterday, the day before & three or four days before that. — Thomas Jefferson, letter to James Madison."

Illustration continuous

continuous adjective

/kənˈtɪn.juː.əs/

Without stopping; without a break, cessation, or interruption

"a continuous current of electricity"

Illustration aquatic

aquatic noun

/ɘˈkwɔ.tɘk/ /əˈkwæ.tɪk/

Any aquatic plant.

"The pond lilies are beautiful aquatic plants. "

Illustration repeatedly

repeatedly adverb

/ɹɪˈpiːtɪdli/

Done several times or in repetition.

"He repeatedly violated the court order, and shall now be punished."

Illustration dolphins

dolphins noun

/ˈdɒlfɪnz/ /ˈdɑːlfɪnz/

A 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 amazed by the dolphins leaping out of the water and performing tricks. "

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porpoise noun

/pɔːˈpɔɪs/ /ˈpɔːɹpəs/

A small cetacean of the family Phocoenidae, related to dolphins and whales.

"The marine biologist observed a playful porpoise near the research vessel. "

Illustration breathed

breathed verb

/bɹiːðd/ /bɹɛθt/

To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.

"After the race, the runner breathed heavily, trying to catch her breath. "

Illustration breathing

breathing verb

/ˈbɹiːðɪŋ/

To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.

"The runner was breathing heavily after the long race. "

Illustration watched

watched verb

/wɒtʃt/ /wɑtʃt/

To look at, see, or view for a period of time.

"I watched a movie last night. "

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watercraft noun

/ˈwɔtɚkɹæft/

Any vessel with implements designed to move it in arbitrary direction through one or various bodies of water – a boat, ship, sea scooter, or similar vehicle.

"The harbor was filled with various watercraft, from small fishing boats to large cargo ships. "

Illustration aircraft

aircraft noun

/ɛə.kɹɑːft/ /ɛəɹ.kɹæft/

A vehicle capable of atmospheric flight due to interaction with the air, such as buoyancy or lift

"The aircraft flew over the school playground during the morning assembly. "