
Manatee
Habitat context
Manatees are found in specific habitats, so it's usually related to marine biology or environmental topics.
The documentary focused on the manatee's habitat conservation efforts.
Animal appearance
When describing manatees, mentioning their large size and paddle-shaped tail helps listeners picture them.
Kids loved the manatee exhibit, recognizing them by their unique tails.
Colloquial use
'Manatee' can be used metaphorically to describe someone moving slowly in a humorous way.
After the long hike, Jake moved like a manatee to the couch.
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