PORPOISE
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Porpoise.
How to pronounce porpoise:
US
Porpoise - as a noun
Any of several small gregarious cetacean mammals having a blunt snout and many teeth
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dolphin13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Porpoise - as a verb
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.
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.
Example Sentences
"The porpoise gracefully swam alongside the boat."
"We spotted a pod of porpoises jumping in and out of the water."
"The marine biologist studied the behavior of the porpoise in its natural habitat."
"My daughter's favorite animal at the aquarium is the porpoise."
"The tour guide pointed out the playful porpoises to the group."
Word Game Points
Is PORPOISE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, porpoise is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PORPOISE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is PORPOISE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, porpoise is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPORPOISE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is PORPOISE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, porpoise is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPORPOISE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
