The hippopotamus waddled through the water clumsily.

Meaning: This means the hippopotamus was moving through the water in a slow and awkward way.

Choice of Words: Hippopotamus is a large, heavy animal that lives in water. Waddled means to walk with short, slow steps. Water is a clear liquid that covers much of the Earth's surface. Clumsily means in an awkward or ungraceful way.

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