Definitions

1. noun

a highly social marine mammal with a curved back and a snout resembling a beak, found in warm seas and oceans around the world.

“The tourists saw a group of dolphins playing in the waves.”

2. noun

a device that resembles a dolphin in shape or function, used for example in sonar or radar systems.

“The submarine used a dolphin-shaped sonar device to navigate through the dark waters.”

3. verb

to leap or jump in a way that resembles the movements of a dolphin, such as when a person does a flip in the water.

“The kids loved dolphin-ing off the dock into the lake.”

4. verb

to mimic the sound made by a dolphin, often used in a humorous or playful way.

“He dolphin-ed in the shower, making loud clicking noises.”