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pinniped

/ˈpɪnɪpɛd/

Translations

pinnipednoun

pinnipeds

/ˈpɪnɪpɛd/

The seal is a type of pinniped.

Тюлень - это вид ластоногих.

Synonyms

sea lion

pinnipedadjective

/ˈpɪnɪpɛd/

/ˈpɪnɪˌpɛd/

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

pinnipednoun

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.

pinnipedadjective

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

The biologist presented new findings on pinniped physiology.