Dolphins

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:16 pts8 letters

Definition of Dolphins

noun

A carnivorous aquatic mammal in one of several families of order Cetacea, famed for its intelligence and occasional willingness to approach humans.
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.
A depiction of a fish, with a broad indented fin, usually embowed.
The dauphin, eldest son of the kings of France.
(history) 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.

noun

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.

Anagrams of Dolphins

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "dolphins":

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

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