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Vocabulary Entry
dolphin
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A marine mammal known for its intelligence and playful behavior, belonging to the family Delphinidae.
Example Sentences
"The dolphin leaped gracefully out of the water."
"We saw a dolphin swimming alongside our boat."
"Dolphins are known to communicate using clicks and whistles."
V
verb
To hunt or capture dolphins, often used in the context of marine activities.
Example Sentences
"The researchers aim to dolphin-tag for tracking their migratory patterns."
"He decided to dolphin-watch instead of participating in fishing."
"People have been known to dolphin-ride in some marine parks."