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sloth bear

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun sloth bear has 1 sense
  1. sloth bear, Melursus ursinus, Ursus ursinus - common coarse-haired long-snouted bear of south-central Asia
    --1 is a kind of bear
    --1 is a member of Melursus, genus Melursus

Definitions from the Web

Sloth Bear

Noun: A large, shaggy-coated bear native to the Indian subcontinent, known for its long claws and habit of hanging upside down from tree branches.

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Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: A mammal belonging to the species Melursus inornatus, characterized by its distinct habits and physical features.

Sample Sentence: The sloth bear is primarily found in the Indian subcontinent, where it resides in forested areas.

Sense 2:

Noun: A slow-moving and lethargic person.

Sample Sentence: Whenever it comes to physical activities, he acts like a sloth bear, always taking his time.

Sense 3:

Adjective: Relating to or characteristic of a sloth bear.

Sample Sentence: The sloth bear habitat is surrounded by dense vegetation providing excellent cover for these nocturnal creatures.

Sense 4:

Adjective: Describing an activity or action that is slow-paced or lacking in energy.

Sample Sentence: They took a sloth bear approach to the project, causing it to lag behind the others.

Sense 5:

Verb: To move slowly and lazily.

Sample Sentence: The hot weather made him want to sloth bear his way through the day.

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