Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Porpoising.
Porpoising - as a noun
Any of several small gregarious cetacean mammals having a blunt snout and many teeth
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dolphin13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Porpoising - 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 scientists observed the porpoising of dolphins off the coast of California."
"The porpoising of the orca whale amazed the onlookers."
"The documentary showcased the incredible porpoising abilities of the marine mammals."
"The synchronized porpoising of the pod mesmerized the audience."
"The trainer taught the dolphins various tricks, including porpoising through hoops."
Word Game Points
Is PORPOISING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, porpoising is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PORPOISING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is PORPOISING a valid Words With Friends word?
No, porpoising is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid WordPORPOISING is not a valid Words With Friends word.
Is PORPOISING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, porpoising is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPORPOISING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
