Porpoise

Meaning

Noun

●

In Cetaceans:

A small

of the family Phocoenidae, related to

and whales.

●

In American English, Canadian English & Cetaceans:

Any small dolphin.

Verb

●

In Cetaceans:

Said of an

such as a

or

: To

of the water to

and

a

motion.

●

Said of an

: to make a

of

when

or

; or of a

: to

in the water.

Sourced from

Origin

porpoise

English

porpeys

Middle English (1100-1500)

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