spyhop

English

noun
Definitions
  • (of a cetacean) The action of raising the front half of the body out of the sea in a controlled manner.

Etymology

Compound from English spy + English hop (move rapidly between locations).

Origin

English

hop

Gloss

move rapidly between locations

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