Porpoises Meaning in English
word · lemma: porpoise
التعريف
Porpoises are small, toothed marine mammals related to dolphins, found in seas and oceans. They have a rounded nose and a more compact body compared to dolphins.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Plural of 'porpoise'. Used in scientific and marine contexts. 'Porpoises' are often confused with dolphins, but they are a different species—shorter, rounder nose, and found in cool/temperate waters. Rarely used outside discussions about marine life.
جمل نموذجية
Porpoises live in the ocean and swim near the surface.
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Children learned about porpoises during the school trip to the aquarium.
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Fishermen sometimes see porpoises jumping near their boats.
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It’s rare to spot porpoises from the beach, but sometimes you get lucky.
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Many people confuse porpoises with dolphins, but there are some easy ways to tell them apart.
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During our boat tour, we were surprised when a pod of porpoises swam alongside us for several minutes.
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