porpoised background

porpoised

/ˈpɔːrpəst/ /ˈpɔːrpɪst/

Illustration porpoised - Image 1

verb

Saltó fuera del agua

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 pod of dolphins as they porpoised gracefully across the bay, rising and falling in a rhythmic dance. "

Observamos a la manada de delfines saltar graciosamente fuera del agua a través de la bahía, elevándose y cayendo en una danza rítmica.

animal action nature biology ocean

Illustration porpoised - Image 1

verb

Cabecear, dar bandazos

Said of an aircraft: to make a series of plunges when taking off or landing; or of a watercraft: to successively plunge up and down in the water.

Examples :

"The small seaplane porpoised awkwardly on the lake surface before finally gaining enough speed to lift off. "

El pequeño hidroavión cabeceó torpemente sobre la superficie del lago antes de finalmente ganar suficiente velocidad para despegar.

vehicle nautical sailing action technical sport