bottlenose

[ bot-l-nohz ]

noun

1. bottle-nosed dolphin.
2. bottle-nosed whale.

Other Words From

• bottle-nosed bottle·nosed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of bottlenose¹

First recorded in 1540–50; bottle ¹ + nose

Example Sentences

For her 1994 ISEF project, Benoit-Bird studied sounds produced by bottlenose dolphins.

From Science News For Students

These are the island’s bottlenose species, and they’re friendly, tracking vessels and providing the occasional show, flippers aflight.

From Washington Post

Not only did we get within mere yards of the horses, but we also saw bottlenose dolphins and a bald eagle, and we got a quick rundown of the island’s history.

From Washington Post

Statisticians can use data collected from a few bottlenose dolphins to make interpretations for other dolphins of the same species.

From Science News For Students

For some bottlenose dolphins, finding a meal may be about who you know.

From Science News For Students

The bottlenose seal is in general very inactive, but when irritated, is exceedingly revengeful.

From Project Gutenberg

Bottlenose, Coulterneb, and Sea Parrot, may be mentioned as the most commonly used.

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