porpoise
porpoise
living beings sea life noun
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porpoise with Russian translation
porpoise usage examples
Морская свинья плавает в мелкой воде.
The porpoise swims in shallow water.
Морская свинья появляется рядом с лодкой.
A porpoise pops up near the boat.
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porpoise synonyms
What's the difference between porpoise / dolphin
generic term for small toothed cetaceans of the family Phocoenidae
We spotted a porpoise near the harbour this morning.
Сегодня утром у гавани мы увидели морскую свинью.
a distinct group of toothed cetaceans (Delphinidae), typically larger and more social than porpoises
People often mistake small dolphins for porpoises.
Люди часто путают маленьких дельфинов с морскими свиньями.
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How to pronounce porpoise and what this word means
porpoise translation: морская свинья. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce porpoise
/ˈpɔːpɪs/
porpoise translation
морская свинья
porpoise examples
The porpoise swims in shallow water.
porpoise transcription
/ˈpɔːpɪs/, /ˈpɔɹpəs/
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porpoise meaning: what does it mean?
living beings sea life noun
porpoise pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
porpoise is pronounced as /ˈpɔːpɪs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
porpoise definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The porpoise swims in shallow water. Translation: Морская свинья плавает в мелкой воде.
Is porpoise part of Sea Life vocabulary?
Yes, porpoise (морская свинья) can be learned in the Sea Life topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is porpoise part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, porpoise (морская свинья) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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