Meaning ofdolphinin English

Noun

1. a highly intelligent aquatic mammal; carnivorous
2. a marine animal; known for intelligence and friendliness
3. a specific species; Tursiops truncatus
   The dolphin swam quickly through the ocean.
4. a protective barrier; for boats or structures
   A dolphin is often installed around piers to prevent damage.
5. a fender around a boat's gunwale
   The boat's dolphin protected it from collisions with the dock.
6. a protective barrier against floating objects
   The marina used a dolphin to keep floating debris away from the boats.
7. a spar with a ring for ship cables
   The harbor used a dolphin as a mooring point for large vessels.
8. a mooring post on a wharf
   A dolphin was installed at the dock to secure the ship's cables.
9. a maritime structure for mooring and navigation support
   The marina's dolphin provided a safe and stable platform for navigation.