walrus

[US]/ˈwɔːlrəs/
[UK]/ˈwɔːlrəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a large flippered marine mammal found in the Arctic Ocean, known for its long tusks and tough skin.

Example Sentences

He is the queer old duck with the knee-length gaiters and walrus mustache.

The 23 million-year-old creature was not a direct ancestor of today's seals, sea lions and walruses, a group known collectively as pinnipeds.

The walrus is a large marine mammal with tusks.

The walrus uses its tusks to forage for food.

Walruses are known for their distinctive whiskers and blubber.

The walrus is a social animal that lives in groups called herds.

The walrus can weigh up to 1.5 tons.

Walruses are found in the Arctic regions of the world.

The walrus has a thick layer of blubber to insulate it from the cold.

Walruses are excellent swimmers and can dive to great depths.

The walrus is an important symbol in indigenous Arctic cultures.

Walruses are vulnerable to climate change and habitat loss.

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