Porpoised: meaning, definitions and examples
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porpoised
[ หpษหrpษsd ]
marine behavior
Porpoised refers to the action of a marine animal, typically a porpoise or dolphin, leaping out of the water. This behavior is often seen as a playful or energetic movement, where the animal propels itself upwards and then lands back in the water with a splash. It is commonly observed in both wild and captive environments, and serves various purposes such as communication, social interaction, and evading predators. In some contexts, the term can also be used metaphorically to describe someone moving energetically or playfully through a space.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The dolphin porpoised gracefully through the waves.
- As the boat approached, the porpoise porpoised alongside it.
- Children watched in awe as the porpoises porpoised near the shore.
Translations
Translations of the word "porpoised" in other languages:
๐ต๐น morcego-do-mar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเฅเคฒเฅเคซเคผเคฟเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Schweinswal
๐ฎ๐ฉ lumba-lumba
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะพัััะบะฐ ัะฒะธะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ morลwin
๐ฏ๐ต ใใคใซใซ
๐ซ๐ท marsouin
๐ช๐ธ marsopa
๐น๐ท deniz domuzu
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋ค๋ผ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎูุฒูุฑ ุงูุจุญุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ moลskรฝ prase
๐ธ๐ฐ morskรฉ prasa
๐จ๐ณ ๆตท่ฑ
๐ธ๐ฎ morski praลกiฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ sรฆdรฝri
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตาฃัะท ัะพัาะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแซแแแ แแฆแแแก แกแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dษniz donuzu
๐ฒ๐ฝ marsopa
Etymology
The word 'porpoised' is derived from the noun 'porpoise,' which originally comes from the Latin word 'porcus' meaning 'pig' and 'piscis' meaning 'fish.' This reflects the pig-like shape of the animal's head. The term 'porpoise' has been used in English since the late Middle Ages, with references found in texts as early as the 14th century. Over time, as understanding of marine mammals evolved, the verb form 'porpoised' emerged to describe the specific behavior exhibited by these animals. Today, while primarily associated with marine life, the term has found its way into colloquial use to describe any similar energetic jumps or leaps across various contexts. Its usage highlights human fascination with the playfulness and agility of these marine creatures.