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PORPOISE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Porpoise.

How to pronounce porpoise:

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Porpoise - as a noun

Any of several small gregarious cetacean mammals having a blunt snout and many teeth

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dolphin
Hyponyms (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."
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Word Game Points

Is PORPOISE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, porpoise is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
PORPOISE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is PORPOISE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, porpoise is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PORPOISE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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