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Amphibian (Noun)

Meaning 1

A flat-bottomed motor vehicle that can travel on land or water.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Amphibious Vehicle

Hypernyms

  • Automotive Vehicle

Hyponyms

  • Marsh Buggy

Meaning 2

Cold-blooded vertebrate typically living on land but breeding in water; aquatic larvae undergo metamorphosis into adult form.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The zoo's amphibian exhibit featured a variety of species, including frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts.
  • Many amphibian populations are declining due to habitat loss and pollution.
  • The tadpoles underwent a dramatic transformation as they developed into adult amphibian forms.
  • The biologist studied the unique characteristics of amphibian skin, which allows them to breathe and absorb moisture.
  • In the forest, the amphibian chorus of croaking frogs and chirping toads filled the air on warm summer nights.

Hypernyms

  • Craniate

Hyponyms

  • Caudate
  • Salientian
  • Batrachian
  • Toad
  • Toad Frog
  • Anuran
  • Blindworm

Related Words

  • Amphibian (adjective)

Meaning 3

An airplane designed to take off and land on water.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Amphibious Aircraft

Hypernyms

  • Aeroplane
  • Plane
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