noun🔗ShareDelfínA 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. "Mientras visitaban el acuario, los niños se emocionaron al ver a un delfín saltar fuera del agua.animalfishbiologyoceannatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDorado, lampugaA 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. "El dorado, un pez con una aleta dorsal larga, fue un tema popular para los dibujos en la clase de arte para niños.fishanimalfoodoceanbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDelfínA 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. "El dibujo del niño de un delfín mostraba un pez con una aleta ancha y curvada en la parte posterior.animalfishnatureoceanbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEl delfín, hijo mayor de los reyes de FranciaThe dauphin, eldest son of the kings of France."Historians often discuss the role of the Dauphin in French royal families. "Los historiadores a menudo discuten el papel del delfín en las familias reales francesas.historyroyalfamilypersontitlestateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePlomada(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. "El capitán ordenó preparar la plomada para la batalla inminente.nauticalmilitaryweaponsailingwarhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTipo de guirnalda o correa de cordaje trenzadoA kind of wreath or strap of plaited cordage."The craftsman carefully wove the dolphin, a decorative plaited cord, into the rug's border. "El artesano tejió cuidadosamente la guirnalda, una cuerda trenzada decorativa, en el borde de la alfombra.nauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDelfínA 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. "El capitán del barco usó el delfín para asegurar el ancla y evitar que se desviara.nauticalsailingoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDelfínA mooring post on a wharf or beach."The small fishing boat bumped gently against the dolphin as it docked at the harbor. "El pequeño barco de pesca chocó suavemente contra el delfín cuando atracó en el puerto.nauticalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDelfínA 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. "El delfín del remolcador, un parachoques de goma grueso a lo largo de su costado, evitó daños cuando empujó el gran carguero hacia el muelle.nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUno de los mangos sobre los muñones por los cuales se levantaba un cañónOne 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. "La tripulación de artillería ató cuidadosamente cuerdas a los mangos del cañón para levantarlo sobre la cureña.nauticalmilitaryweaponpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDelfínA 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. "Los trabajadores del puerto instalaron un delfín para evitar que el carguero se acercara demasiado a las zonas poco profundas.nauticalstructuretechnicaloceansailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
