Starfish lie still in the tidal pool.

Meaning: The starfish are not moving and are in the pool of water left behind by the tide.

Choice of Words: Starfish are marine animals with a star-shaped body. Lie still means to remain motionless. Tidal pool is a pool of water left behind by the tide. Together, they create an image of starfish resting quietly in a tidal pool.

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