Grampus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Grampus is a noun meaning A killer whale (Orcinus orca).
Meaning
A killer whale (Orcinus orca).
More Meanings
- Risso's dolphin (Grampus griseus), with a blunt nose.
- A hellbender salamander, Cryptobranchus alleganiensis.
- A giant whip scorpion (Mastigoproctus giganteus)
Example Sentences
Blowing like a grampus from every orifice, I leaned on a passing wave which dumped me[.]
Some time after this we saw some very large fish, which I afterwards found were called grampusses.
The Governor will blow like an old grampus, I know he will,—well, we must stop till he gets his wind again.
‘No. I only opened the door a foot and put my head in. The street lamps shine into that room. I could see him. He was all right. Sleeping like a great grampus. Poor, poor chap.’
Word Forms
- grampuses
Synonyms for grampus
Depending on context, synonyms include killer, orca.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include orca, killer, orc, cowfish, blackfish, devilfish.
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