Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Porpoises.
Porpoises - as a noun
Any of several small gregarious cetacean mammals having a blunt snout and many teeth
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dolphinHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Porpoises - 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
"A group of porpoises is called a pod."
"Some species of porpoises are endangered."
"Scientists study porpoises to learn more about marine ecosystems."
"The population of porpoises has declined in recent years due to habitat loss and pollution."
"Some porpoises can reach speeds of up to 22 miles per hour"
Word Game Points
Is PORPOISES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, porpoises is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PORPOISES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is PORPOISES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, porpoises is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPORPOISES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is PORPOISES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, porpoises is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPORPOISES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
