- Dolphin-like cetacean - Small whale - Type of dolphin - Any small cetacean of the genus Phocaena, especially P.
communis, or P. phocaena, of Europe, and the closely allied American
species (P. Americana). The color is dusky or blackish above, paler
beneath. They are closely allied to the dolphins, but have a shorter
snout. Called also harbor porpoise, herring hag, puffing pig, and
snuffer. - A true dolphin (Delphinus); -- often so called by
sailors.
- Type of baleen whale - Type of baleen whale with a dorsal fin - A very large North Atlantic whalebone whale (Physalus
antiquorum, or Balaenoptera physalus). It has a dorsal fin, and strong
longitudinal folds on the throat and belly. Called also razorback.