The hippopotamus waddled through the water, its huge body creating ripples.

Meaning: The hippopotamus walked with short, slow steps through the water and its very large body made small waves on the surface of the water.

Choice of Words: Waddled means to walk with short, slow steps, especially in a clumsy or awkward way. Water is a clear liquid that covers a large part of the Earth's surface. Huge means very large. Body is the physical structure of a person or animal. Ripples are small waves on the surface of water.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

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• The hippopotamus wallowed in the mud.
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