dolphin
Intelligent sea mammal
Dolphins are marine mammals known for their intelligence, playfulness, and streamlined bodies adapted for swift swimming.
They breathe air through a blowhole, live in social groups called pods, and communicate through clicks and whistles.
Dolphins appear frequently in human culture as symbols of friendliness and grace, and some species are trained for entertainment or research.
In nautical contexts, a dolphin is also a mooring post or buoy cluster used to secure boats.
Massive saltwater body
- marineRelating to the sea
- mammalWarm-blooded, milk-producing animal
- cetaceanAquatic mammal order
- porpoiseSmall toothed whale relative
pod · fin · flippers · blowhole · bottlenose · pacific · saltwater · breaching
Lighthearted playful movement
- leapingSpringing into air
- anticsAbsurd, attention-seeking behavior
- spiritedFull of vim
- acrobaticInvolving spectacular physical feats
somersault · flip · spin · aerial · breach · jump · splash · social
Underwater detection by echoes
- biosonarSound-based animal navigation
- clicksBrief sharp sounds
- pulsesRhythmic throbs or edible legumes
- frequencyRate of recurrence
acoustic · soundwaves · navigation · foraging · hunting · prey · locating · underwater
Relating to thinking
- smartMentally quick, or fashionable
- problem-solvingAddressing challenges methodically
- self-awareConscious of own existence
- trainableAble to be taught
memory · learning · communication · social · cooperative · curious · brainy · perceptive
At risk of extinction
- threatenedExpressed intent to harm
- bycatchNon-target species caught accidentally
- overfishingUnsustainable marine harvest
- captivityState of being confined
sanctuary · protection · wildlife · vulnerable · nets · activism · SeaWorld · rehabilitation
Group's symbolic figure
ocean
Massive saltwater body
porpoise · pod · fin · flippers · blowhole · bottlenose · pacific · saltwater · breaching · surfacing
frolic
Lighthearted playful movement
acrobatic · somersault · flip · spin · aerial · breach · jump · splash · social · curious
sonar
Underwater detection by echoes
- biosonarSound-based animal navigation
- clicksBrief sharp sounds
- pulsesRhythmic throbs or edible legumes
frequency · acoustic · soundwaves · navigation · foraging · hunting · prey · locating · underwater · melon
cognitive
Relating to thinking
- smartMentally quick, or fashionable
- problem-solvingAddressing challenges methodically
- self-awareConscious of own existence
trainable · memory · learning · communication · social · cooperative · curious · brainy · perceptive · clever
endangered
At risk of extinction
- threatenedExpressed intent to harm
- bycatchNon-target species caught accidentally
- overfishingUnsustainable marine harvest
captivity · sanctuary · protection · wildlife · vulnerable · nets · activism · SeaWorld · rehabilitation · stranding
mascot
Group's symbolic figure
Apollo · friendship · rescue · sailor · nautical · tattoo · totem
dock
Mooring structure at water's edge
piling · mooring · berth · marina · wharf · harbor · nautical · rope · tie-off · anchoring
gray
Neutral achromatic hue
charcoal · slate · pigment · countershading · pale · muted · neutral
dolphinjellyfish
Drifting marine stinger
sea sponge · clam · oyster · sea cucumber · starfish
dolphincamel
Humped desert mammal
desert tortoise · mole · prairie dog · elephant · giraffe
- bottlenose dolphinIntelligent marine mammal, curved snout
- bottlenosed dolphinsCetaceans with elongated beaks
- swim with dolphinsAquatic encounter with intelligent cetaceans
- dolphin showsTrained marine mammal performances
- dolphin kickUndulating leg swimming technique
- Miami DolphinsFlorida professional football franchise