Seahorse (Noun)
Meaning 1
Small fish with horse-like heads bent sharply downward and curled tails; swim in upright position.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The aquarium featured a large tank filled with seahorses, their curled tails and horse-like heads making them a popular attraction.
- Seahorses are unique in that they swim in an upright position, using their dorsal fin to propel themselves through the water.
- The divers were thrilled to spot a pair of seahorses hiding among the coral, their tails entwined as they danced through the current.
- In the wild, seahorses are often found in shallow, coastal waters, where they feed on small crustaceans and plankton.
- The seahorse's horse-like head is bent sharply downward, allowing it to feed on tiny prey that other fish might miss.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.