dolphin

noun13

1. •
   A carnivorous cetacean, typically with a beak-like snout, famed for their intelligence and occasional willingness to approach humans.
2. •
   Tursiops truncatus, (Atlantic bottlenose dolphin) the most well-known species.
3. •
   A fish, the mahi-mahi or dorado, Coryphaena hippurus, with a dorsal fin that runs the length of the body, also known for iridescent coloration.
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   A man-made semi submerged maritime structure, usually installed to provide a fixed structure for temporary mooring, to prevent ships from drifting to shallow water or to serve as base for navigational aids.
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   A permanent fender designed to protect a heavy boat, bridge, or coastal structure from the impact of large floating objects such as ice, floating logs, or vessels.

   • For a dolphin or buoy to be placed on the south point of Goat Island, in the harbor of Newport, one hundred and fifty dollars. — 1852
6. •
   A mooring post on a wharf or beach.
7. •
   A spar or buoy held by an anchor and furnished with a ring to which ships may fasten their cables.
8. •
   The dauphin, eldest son of the kings of France.
9. •
   A depiction of a fish, with a broad indented fin, usually embowed.
10. •
    (US, slang) A person who buys shares on the primary market only to resell them immediately at a high profit.
11. •
    A mass of iron or lead hung from the yardarm, in readiness to be dropped through the deck and the hull of an enemy's vessel to sink it.
12. •
    A kind of wreath or strap of plaited cordage.
13. •
    (no longer used) One of the handles above the trunnions by which a gun was lifted.

noun1

1. •
   A member of an athletic team called the Dolphins, such as the Miami Dolphins and teams of various institutions of learning.