sea lion

noun4

1. •
   A pinniped of most genera in the family Otariidae (the eared seals).

   • But Sophia's mother was not the woman to brook defiance. After a few moments' vain remonstrance her husband complied. His manner and appearance were suggestive of a satiated sea-lion. — 1921
2. •
   A monster consisting of the upper part of a lion combined with the tail of a fish (a lion marined).
3. •
   (US, slang) A cow or bull transported by steamer from the ports of Texas.
4. •
   (US, slang) A steamer transporting cattle from the ports of Texas.