Break Water (Verb)
Meaning
Show the fins above the water while swimming; "The sharks were finning near the surface".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- Orcas are known to break water occasionally while hunting in shallow waters.
- As the dolphin started to move swiftly, we could see it break water briefly.
- While observing humpback whales, you can witness the enormous mammals break water during their acrobatic leaps.
- Even though they rarely break water, bowhead whales reveal their presence with the white patches on their bodies.
- Herons often witness prey break water and become aware of an impending threat.