Manatee

usgb/ˈmænətiː/
noun

A large, water-dwelling animal with a paddle-shaped tail, commonly found in shallow coastal areas and slow-moving rivers.

The manatee is often called a sea cow because it is slow and grazes on plants.
Visual representation of "manatee" - A large, water-dwelling animal with a paddle-shaped tail, commonly found in shallow coastal areas and slow-moving rivers.

Often appears as...

  • endangered manatee
  • florida manatee
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Habitat context

Manatees are found in specific habitats, so it's usually related to marine biology or environmental topics.

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The documentary focused on the manatee's habitat conservation efforts.
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Animal appearance

When describing manatees, mentioning their large size and paddle-shaped tail helps listeners picture them.

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Kids loved the manatee exhibit, recognizing them by their unique tails.
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Colloquial use

'Manatee' can be used metaphorically to describe someone moving slowly in a humorous way.

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After the long hike, Jake moved like a manatee to the couch.
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