dolphin
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Dolphin Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Dolphin
(See also Mooring Cell) An isolated cluster of piles used as a support for mooring devices or marker lights. (TNDOT1)
(See also Mooring Cell) An isolated cluster of piles used as a support for mooring devices or marker lights. (TNDOT1)
Dolphin Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Dolphin
(n.)
The Coryphaena hippuris, a fish of about five feet in length, celebrated for its surprising changes of color when dying. It is the fish commonly known as the dolphin. See Coryphaenoid.
(n.)
In old ordnance, one of the handles above the trunnions by which the gun was lifted.
(n.)
A spar or buoy held by an anchor and furnished with a ring to which ships may fasten their cables.
(n.)
A small constellation between Aquila and Pegasus. See Delphinus, n., 2.
(n.)
A permanent fender around a heavy boat just below the gunwale.
(n.)
A mooring post on a wharf or beach.
(n.)
A mass of iron or lead hung from the yardarm, in readiness to be dropped on the deck of an enemy's vessel.
(n.)
A kind of wreath or strap of plaited cordage.
(n.)
A cetacean of the genus Delphinus and allied genera (esp. D. delphis); the true dolphin.
(n.)
The Coryphaena hippuris, a fish of about five feet in length, celebrated for its surprising changes of color when dying. It is the fish commonly known as the dolphin. See Coryphaenoid.
(n.)
In old ordnance, one of the handles above the trunnions by which the gun was lifted.
(n.)
A spar or buoy held by an anchor and furnished with a ring to which ships may fasten their cables.
(n.)
A small constellation between Aquila and Pegasus. See Delphinus, n., 2.
(n.)
A permanent fender around a heavy boat just below the gunwale.
(n.)
A mooring post on a wharf or beach.
(n.)
A mass of iron or lead hung from the yardarm, in readiness to be dropped on the deck of an enemy's vessel.
(n.)
A kind of wreath or strap of plaited cordage.
(n.)
A cetacean of the genus Delphinus and allied genera (esp. D. delphis); the true dolphin.
| WordNet 2.0 |
dolphin
Noun
1. large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
(synonym) dolphinfish, mahimahi
(hypernym) percoid fish, percoid, percoidean
(hyponym) Coryphaena hippurus
(member-holonym) Coryphaenidae, family Coryphaenidae
(part-meronym) dolphinfish, mahimahi
(classification) Hawaii, Aloha State, HI
2. any of various small toothed whales with a beaklike snout; larger than porpoises
(hypernym) toothed whale
(hyponym) common dolphin, Delphinus delphis
(member-holonym) Delphinidae, family Delphinidae
Noun
1. large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
(synonym) dolphinfish, mahimahi
(hypernym) percoid fish, percoid, percoidean
(hyponym) Coryphaena hippurus
(member-holonym) Coryphaenidae, family Coryphaenidae
(part-meronym) dolphinfish, mahimahi
(classification) Hawaii, Aloha State, HI
2. any of various small toothed whales with a beaklike snout; larger than porpoises
(hypernym) toothed whale
(hyponym) common dolphin, Delphinus delphis
(member-holonym) Delphinidae, family Delphinidae
| hEnglish - advanced version |
dolphin
dolphin
\dol"phin\ (d&obreve;l"f&ibreve;n), n. [f. dauphin dolphin, dauphin, earlier spelt also doffin; cf. of. dalphinal of the dauphin; fr. l. delphinus, gr. delfi`s a dolphin (in senses 1, 2, & 5), perh. properly, belly fish; cf. delfy`s womb, skr. garbha; perh. akin to e. calf. cf. dauphin, delphine.]
1. (zool.) (a) a cetacean of the genus delphinus and allied genera (esp. d. delphis); the true dolphin. (b) the coryph?na hippuris, a fish of about five feet in length, celebrated for its surprising changes of color when dying. it is the fish commonly known as the dolphin. see coryph?noid.
note: the dolphin of the ancients (d. delphis) is common in the mediterranean and atlantic, and attains a length of from six to eight feet.
2. [gr. delfi`s] (gr. antiq.) a mass of iron or lead hung from the yardarm, in readiness to be dropped on the deck of an enemy's vessel.
3. (naut.) (a) a kind of wreath or strap of plaited cordage. (b) a spar or buoy held by an anchor and furnished with a ring to which ships may fasten their cables. h. dana. (c) a mooring post on a wharf or beach. (d) a permanent fender around a heavy boat just below the gunwale. am. nav. encyc.
4. (gun.) in old ordnance, one of the handles above the trunnions by which the gun was lifted.
5. (astron.) a small constellation between aquila and pegasus. see delphinus, n., 2.
dolphin
fly (zo?l.), the black, bean, or collier, aphis (aphis fable), destructive to beans.
dolphin
striker (naut.), a short vertical spar under the bowsprit.
similar words(3)
river dolphin
dolphin striker
dolphin fly
dolphin
\dol"phin\ (d&obreve;l"f&ibreve;n), n. [f. dauphin dolphin, dauphin, earlier spelt also doffin; cf. of. dalphinal of the dauphin; fr. l. delphinus, gr. delfi`s a dolphin (in senses 1, 2, & 5), perh. properly, belly fish; cf. delfy`s womb, skr. garbha; perh. akin to e. calf. cf. dauphin, delphine.]
1. (zool.) (a) a cetacean of the genus delphinus and allied genera (esp. d. delphis); the true dolphin. (b) the coryph?na hippuris, a fish of about five feet in length, celebrated for its surprising changes of color when dying. it is the fish commonly known as the dolphin. see coryph?noid.
note: the dolphin of the ancients (d. delphis) is common in the mediterranean and atlantic, and attains a length of from six to eight feet.
2. [gr. delfi`s] (gr. antiq.) a mass of iron or lead hung from the yardarm, in readiness to be dropped on the deck of an enemy's vessel.
3. (naut.) (a) a kind of wreath or strap of plaited cordage. (b) a spar or buoy held by an anchor and furnished with a ring to which ships may fasten their cables. h. dana. (c) a mooring post on a wharf or beach. (d) a permanent fender around a heavy boat just below the gunwale. am. nav. encyc.
4. (gun.) in old ordnance, one of the handles above the trunnions by which the gun was lifted.
5. (astron.) a small constellation between aquila and pegasus. see delphinus, n., 2.
dolphin
fly (zo?l.), the black, bean, or collier, aphis (aphis fable), destructive to beans.
dolphin
striker (naut.), a short vertical spar under the bowsprit.
similar words(3)
river dolphin
dolphin striker
dolphin fly
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Dolffyn
Dolffyn = n. dolphin
Dolffyn = n. dolphin
| Dream Dictionary |
Dolphin
To dream of a dolphin, indicates your liability to come under a new government. It is not a very good dream.
To dream of a dolphin, indicates your liability to come under a new government. It is not a very good dream.
| Dream Symbols |
Dolphin
Medium / Channel.
Medium / Channel.
Dolphin Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Dolphin
Dolphin One symbol of Hindu zodiacal sign Makara (Capricorn); Poseidon or Neptune became {SD 2:577-8, 775}.
Dolphin One symbol of Hindu zodiacal sign Makara (Capricorn); Poseidon or Neptune became {SD 2:577-8, 775}.
Dolphin Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries
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23843
State: VIRGINIA
City: DOLPHIN
State: VIRGINIA
City: DOLPHIN
Dolphin Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries
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DOLPHIN
A group of piles driven close together and bound with wire cables into a single structure.
A group of piles driven close together and bound with wire cables into a single structure.
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DOLPHIN
A group of piles driven close together and bound with wire cables into a single structure.
A group of piles driven close together and bound with wire cables into a single structure.
Dolphin Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Coryphaena hippurus
Scientific Name: Coryphaena hippurus
Common Name: Dolphin
Market Name: Mahi-mahi
Family: Coryphaenidae (dolphins)
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Scientific Name: Coryphaena hippurus
Common Name: Dolphin
Market Name: Mahi-mahi
Family: Coryphaenidae (dolphins)
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Dolphin Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Dolphin
This fast animal is invisible to the enemy, and can attack with powerful sonar waves, to take down ships (and underwater units too).
This fast animal is invisible to the enemy, and can attack with powerful sonar waves, to take down ships (and underwater units too).
Dolphin Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Blue Dolphin
2 oz. Vermouth
1/2 oz. Blue curacao
slice of lemon
lemonade
dash of grenadine
ice
To a tall glass full of ice; add vermouth and blue curacao. Stir. Top up with lemonade. Add a drop of grenadine. Garnish with lemon slice.
2 oz. Vermouth
1/2 oz. Blue curacao
slice of lemon
lemonade
dash of grenadine
ice
To a tall glass full of ice; add vermouth and blue curacao. Stir. Top up with lemonade. Add a drop of grenadine. Garnish with lemon slice.
Dolphin Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Dolphin
Dolphins are aquatic mammals that are closely related to whales and porpoises. There are almost forty species of dolphin in seventeen genera. They vary in size from 1.2 metres (4 ft) and 40 kilograms (88 lb) (Maui's Dolphin), up to 9.5 m (30 ft) and ten tonnes (the Orca or Killer Whale). They are found worldwide, mostly in the shallower seas of the continental shelves, and are carnivores, mostly eating fish and squid. The family Delphinidae is the largest in the Cetacea, and relatively recent: dolphins evolved about ten million years ago, during the Miocene. Dolphins are considered to be amongst the most intelligent of animals and their often friendly appearance and seemingly playful attitude have made them popular in human culture.
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Hardy Jones
Hardy Jones is a wildlife and conservation filmmaker. He began his career in radio at WNOE in New Orleans and has worked for United Press International, The Peruvian Times, and CBS News. He has been a television documentary producer since 1978 when he made his first film, entitled DOLPHIN, with Michael Wiese. The film depicts a school of spotted dolphins residing 40 miles north of Grand Bahamas Island in the Bahamas. Since 1978 Jones has returned countless times to visit these dolphins and to film them. Some of the dolphins have become internationally famous - Chopper, a 27 year old male, for instance. Chopper was filmed by Jones for the first time in 1979 and appeared in the 1997 PBS film The Dolphin Defender.
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