ankylosaur

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Noun ankylosaur has 1 sense

ankylosaur, ankylosaurus - having the back covered with thick bony plates; thought to have walked with a sprawling gait resembling a lizard's
--₁ is a kind of armored dinosaur
--₁ is a member of genus Ankylosaurus
--₁ has particulars: Edmontonia

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Ankylosaur

Definition:

An ankylosaur is a type of armored dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period. It had a heavily built body and a bony tail club, along with various armored plates covering its back and sides.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A type of herbivorous dinosaur characterized by its armored body and tail club.

Example sentence: The ankylosaur was well-protected from predators due to its unique armor plates.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Relating to or characteristic of ankylosaurs.

Example sentence: The ankylosaur fossils provide important insights into the behavior and anatomy of these ancient creatures.

Sense 3:

Adjective: Denoting something or someone that is rigid, inflexible, or resistant to change.

Example sentence: The company's ankylosaur mentality prevents them from embracing new technologies and innovations.