PORPOISE

Porpoise

Porpoises are small cetaceans of the family Phocoenidae; they are related to whales and dolphins. They are distinct from dolphins, although the word "porpoise" has been used to refer to any small dolphin, especially by sailors and fishermen. The most obvious visible difference between the two groups is that porpoises have shorter beaks and flattened, spade-shaped teeth distinct from the conical teeth of dolphins.

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porpoise

Noun

  1. A small cetacean of the family Phocoenidae, related to whales and dolphins.
  2. Any small dolphin.

Verb

  1. Said of an aircraft: to make a series of plunges when taking off or landing.


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