beachmaster
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A male animal like a seal that controls and defends a part of beach where it mates
- noun
- /ˈbiːtʃˌmæstər/
- Specialized
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dominante de playa
- Other seals must respect the Beachmaster's space, as he controls the entire breeding area on the beach.
Examples
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The dominant male seal, known as the Beachmaster, can be seen basking on the rocks near the water.
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This territory is managed by the male fur seal called the "Beachmaster"; and after the birth, the female will nurse the pup.
Academic text (2004) -
During the mating season, the Beachmaster aggressively defends his territory from rival seals.
How Dominant
Surface Forms
beachmaster singular
beachmasters plural
Morphology
Etymology
Beachmaster comes from the simple parts beach ('sandy shore') and master ('in charge'). It gives a clear picture of a male animal who 'rules the beach' by defending a piece of shore to mate, which is why the word means the dominant male that controls a breeding area.