noun🔗ShareDelfinesA 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. "Mientras visitaban el acuario, los niños quedaron asombrados por los delfines saltando fuera del agua y haciendo trucos.animalbiologyoceannaturefishChat 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 fisherman proudly displayed the colorful dolphins he had caught, their iridescent bodies shimmering in the sunlight. "El pescador exhibió con orgullo los dorados coloridos que había capturado, con sus cuerpos iridiscentes brillando bajo la luz del sol.fishanimalbiologyoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDelfínA depiction of a fish, with a broad indented fin, usually embowed."The ancient Greek pottery was decorated with dolphins, each a stylized image of a fish with a curved, indented fin. "La cerámica griega antigua estaba decorada con delfines, cada uno una imagen estilizada de un pez con una aleta curva e indentada.animalfishoceannaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEl delfín, hijo mayor de los reyes de FranciaThe dauphin, eldest son of the kings of France."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. "Mientras esperaban el nacimiento del heredero del rey, los cortesanos susurraban que, si la reina daba a luz a gemelos delfines, solo el primogénito heredaría el trono.royalhistoryfamilyChat 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 pirates prepared the dolphins, heavy iron weights, to board the enemy ship. "Los piratas prepararon las plomadas, pesadas pesas de hierro, para abordar el barco enemigo.nauticalmilitaryweaponhistorysailingwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUna especie de guirnalda o correa de cordaje trenzadoA kind of wreath or strap of plaited cordage."The antique ship's mast was secured to the deck with strong dolphins of braided rope. "El mástil del barco antiguo estaba asegurado a la cubierta con fuertes guirnaldas de cuerda trenzada.nauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDelfín, muertoA spar or buoy held by an anchor and furnished with a ring to which ships may fasten their cables."The large cargo ship secured itself to the dolphins in the harbor to wait for its turn to unload. "El gran carguero se aseguró a los muertos en el puerto para esperar su turno de descarga.nauticalsailingoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDelfín, poste de amarreA mooring post on a wharf or beach."The small fishing boat bumped gently against the dolphins as it came into the harbor. "El pequeño barco de pesca chocó suavemente contra los postes de amarre al entrar en el puerto.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDelfínA permanent fender around a heavy boat just below the gunwale."The old tugboat had dolphins all around its hull to protect it from damage when bumping against docks. "El viejo remolcador tenía delfines alrededor de su casco para protegerlo de daños al chocar contra los muelles.nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDelfinesOne of the handles above the trunnions by which a gun was lifted."The movers struggled to lift the heavy cannon using only the dolphins located on its sides. "Los transportistas lucharon por levantar el cañón pesado usando solo los delfines ubicados en sus lados.nauticalmilitaryweaponpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDolfín, estructura marítimaA 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 master installed several dolphins to keep the fishing boats from drifting onto the shallow sandbars. "El capitán del puerto instaló varios delfines para evitar que los barcos de pesca se desviaran hacia los bancos de arena poco profundos.nauticalstructureoceansailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading