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amphibian

/æmˈfɪbɪən/

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noun

An animal of the Amphibia; any four-legged vertebrate that does not have amniotic eggs, living both on land and in water.

Examples :

"The frog is a common amphibian found near ponds and streams. "

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noun

A vehicle which can operate on land and water. See Wikipedia article on "Amphibious aircraft"

Examples :

"The military used a special amphibian to transport supplies across the river and onto the beach. "

vehicle nautical

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adjective

Of or relating to the class Amphibia.

Examples :

"The biology class studied amphibian animals, like frogs and toads. "

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adjective

Capable of operating on both land and water amphibious.

Examples :

"The army used an amphibian vehicle to cross the river and reach the shore. "

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adjective

Having two natures.

Examples :

"The student's performance in math was amphibian; strong in some areas but weak in others. "