sea lion

Sea lions are marine mammals known for their agility in water and unique ability to walk on all fours due to their rotating hind flippers.

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Definition

B2Marine Biology

(scientific)A large marine mammal with external ear flaps and long foreflippers, capable of walking on all fours.

Example

  • Sea lions are often seen basking on rocks along the coastline.
  • The sea lion's loud bark can be heard from a great distance.

C1Internet Culture

(slang)A type of online trolling where someone persistently asks questions and demands evidence in a seemingly polite but insincere manner.

Example

  • The debate quickly turned into sea lioning, with one user repeatedly asking for proof without intending to engage genuinely.

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