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amphibian

5 definitions • 4 examples
1
an animal, such as a frog, that lives both on land and in water but must produce its eggs in water
2
an aircraft or other vehicle that can be used on land and on water:

Examples:

He flew an amphibian, which he could set down on water in case of an engine problem.
3
An amphibian animal lives both on land and in water but must produce its eggs in water:

Examples:

Salamanders, frogs, and other amphibian life are particularly sensitive to extreme pH levels.
4
An amphibian vehicle can be used both on land or in the air and in water:

Examples:

Troops were brought in by amphibian vehicles and helicopters.
5
a type of animal that lives both on land and in water:

Examples:

Frogs and turtles are amphibians.

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