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pinniped

/ˈpɪnɪpɛd/

pinnipednoun

pinnipeds

/ˈpɪnɪpɛd/

Translations

The seal is a type of pinniped.

Тюлень - это вид ластоногих.

Definitions

A member of the group of marine mammals that includes seals, sea lions, and walruses, characterized by their fin-like limbs.

The zoo's new exhibit features several species of pinnipeds, including harbor seals and California sea lions.

Synonyms

sea lion

pinnipedadjective

/ˈpɪnɪpɛd/

/ˈpɪnɪˌpɛd/

Used attributively to describe things relating to pinnipeds; not used in comparative or superlative forms.

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of pinnipeds (seals, sea lions, and walruses).

The biologist presented new findings on pinniped physiology.