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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