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porpoise

морская свинья

Meaning of porpoise

living beings sea life noun

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EN-UK/ˈpɔːpɪs/
EN-US/ˈpɔɹpəs/
RU[mɐrˈskajə svʲinˈja]
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porpoise with Russian translation

porpoise usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

The porpoise swims in shallow water.

Морская свинья плавает в мелкой воде.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

A porpoise pops up near the boat.

Морская свинья появляется рядом с лодкой.

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porpoise belongs to the topic "Sea Life". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

porpoise
морская свинья
play
ocean
group
pair
cow
egg

porpoise synonyms

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porpoise
общее название для небольших китообразных семейства морских свиней
dolphin
отдельная группа китообразных (дельфины), обычно более крупные и социальные; отличается от морских свиней
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🇬🇧en

общее название для небольших китообразных семейства морских свиней

B2Rarely

We spotted a porpoise near the harbour this morning.

🇬🇧en

отдельная группа китообразных (дельфины), обычно более крупные и социальные; отличается от морских свиней

B2Very Often

People often mistake small dolphins for porpoises.

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What does porpoise mean?

living beings sea life noun

How do you pronounce porpoise?

porpoise is pronounced as /ˈpɔːpɪs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is porpoise 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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porpoise - pronunciation, meaning, translation: морская свинья