Meaning Of Dolphin

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A cetacean of the genus Delphinus and allied genera (esp. D. delphis); the true dolphin.

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The Coryphaena hippuris, a fish of about five feet in length, celebrated for its surprising changes of color when dying. It is the fish commonly known as the dolphin. See Coryphaenoid.

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A mass of iron or lead hung from the yardarm, in readiness to be dropped on the deck of an enemy's vessel.

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A kind of wreath or strap of plaited cordage.

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A spar or buoy held by an anchor and furnished with a ring to which ships may fasten their cables.

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A mooring post on a wharf or beach.

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A permanent fender around a heavy boat just below the gunwale.

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In old ordnance, one of the handles above the trunnions by which the gun was lifted.

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A small constellation between Aquila and Pegasus. See Delphinus, n., 2.