Sea lion: meaning, definitions and examples
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sea lion
[ ˈsiː ˈlaɪən ]
marine mammal
A sea lion is a large, eared seal that lives in coastal waters and is known for its agility in the water. Sea lions are social animals that often gather in colonies on rocky shores or sandy beaches.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The sea lion gracefully swam through the ocean, diving and playing with its fellow sea lions.
- Tourists gathered on the beach to watch the sea lions basking in the sun.
- The sea lion's loud barks could be heard echoing across the bay.
- Sea lions use their flippers to propel themselves through the water at great speeds.
- The sea lion's whiskers help it detect prey in murky waters.
Translations
Translations of the word "sea lion" in other languages:
🇵🇹 leão-marinho
🇮🇳 समुद्री शेर
🇩🇪 Seelöwe
🇮🇩 singa laut
🇺🇦 морський лев
🇵🇱 lew morski
🇯🇵 アシカ
🇫🇷 lion de mer
🇪🇸 león marino
🇹🇷 deniz aslanı
🇰🇷 바다사자
🇸🇦 أسد البحر
🇨🇿 lvoun
🇸🇰 morský lev
🇨🇳 海狮
🇸🇮 morski lev
🇮🇸 sjóljón
🇰🇿 теңіз арыстаны
🇬🇪 ზღვის ლომი
🇦🇿 dəniz aslanı
🇲🇽 león marino
Word origin
The term 'sea lion' has been used since the late 18th century to describe these marine mammals. The name likely originated from the perceived resemblance of the animal's loud barks to a lion's roar. Sea lions have been an important part of coastal ecosystems and have been admired for their grace and agility in the water.