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PORPOISED

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Porpoised.

Porpoised - as a noun

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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dolphin
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Porpoised - 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 dolphins porpoised in and out of the water."
"The seal porpoised gracefully through the waves."
"The whale porpoised near the surface to breathe."
"The swimmer porpoised in the pool to showcase his skills."
"The boat porpoised over the choppy seas."
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Word Game Points

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

PORPOISED has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is PORPOISED a valid Words With Friends word?
No, porpoised is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid Word
PORPOISED is not a valid Words With Friends word.

Is PORPOISED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, porpoised is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PORPOISED has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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