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Noun porpoise has 1 sense
  1. porpoise - any of several small gregarious cetacean mammals having a blunt snout and many teeth
    --1 is a kind of     dolphin
    --1 is a member of Phocaena, genus Phocaena
    --1 has particulars:
     harbor porpoise, herring hog, Phocaena phocaena; vaquita, Phocaena sinus

Definitions from the Web

Porpoise

Noun

  1. A small toothed whale with a blunt snout and a triangular dorsal fin, found both in coastal and offshore waters.

    2. Example sentence: The porpoise jumped out of the water, giving us a glimpse of its sleek body.

  2. A fish of the salmon family native to the North Atlantic and the North Pacific, known for its delicious taste.

    3. Example sentence: We bought fresh porpoise from the market to prepare a delectable dinner.

  3. An eager and energetic person constantly seeking excitement and new experiences.

    4. Example sentence: She's a real porpoise, always signing up for adventurous activities.

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