Walrus (Noun)
Meaning
Either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- A group of walruses were spotted by the research team near the Arctic Circle.
- The walrus's tusks are made of ivory and are used for defense and finding food.
- The museum display featured a large stuffed walrus, showing off its distinctive hide.
- Scientists have been studying the decline of the walrus population due to climate change.
- During the expedition, we caught a glimpse of a massive walrus breaching the surface of the icy waters.