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Dolphin

Noun

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1.NounA carnivorous cetacean with a beak-like snout, famed for their intelligence and occasional willingness to approach humans.
2.NounTursiops truncatus, (Atlantic bottlenose dolphin) the most well-known species.
3.NounA fish, the mahi-mahi or dorado, Coryphaena hippurus, with a dorsal fin that runs the length of the body, also known for iridescent coloration.
4.NounA depiction of a fish, with a broad indented fin, usually embowed.
5.NounThe dauphin, eldest son of the kings of France.
6.NounA 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.
7.NounA kind of wreath or strap of plaited cordage.
8.NounA spar or buoy held by an anchor and furnished with a ring to which ships may fasten their cables.
9.NounA mooring post on a wharf or beach.
10.NounA permanent fender designed to protect a heavy boat, bridge, or coastal structure from the impact of large floating objects such as ice, floating logs, or vessels.
11.NounOne of the handles above the trunnions by which a gun was lifted.
12.NounA person who buys shares on the primary market only to resell them immediately at a high profit.
13.NounA 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.
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