🇬🇧Level A2
dolphin
Pluraldolphins
Definition
A small gregarious toothed whale that typically has a beaklike snout and a curved fin on the back.
To remember it
Picture the dolphin leaping out of the ocean, its sleek body and curved tail in motion. Think of how it glides through the water like a graceful dancer.
Examples
- A1
The dolphin swims in the sea.
- A2
We saw a dolphin at the aquarium.
- B1
Dolphins are known for their intelligence and social behavior.
- B2
The dolphin leaped out of the water, performing a perfect arc before diving back in.
- C1
Researchers have observed that dolphins use complex vocalizations to coordinate hunting strategies.
- C2
Had the dolphin not been equipped with a tracking device, its migratory patterns would have remained a mystery.
Synonyms
porpoisesea mammal
Tags
animalmarinemammal
