amphibian

/æmˈfɪbiən/
adjective
  1. Relating to or living both on land and in water.
    • Frogs have an amphibian lifestyle, spending time in ponds and on land.
    • Many amphibian species are sensitive to pollution in their environment.
    • The amphibian habitat includes both wetlands and forests.
  2. Able to operate on both land and water.
    • The amphibian vehicle drove off the road and into the harbor.
    • They designed an amphibian houseboat that can also travel on roads.
    • The army tested new amphibian tanks for beach landings.
noun
  1. A cold-blooded animal that lives both in water and on land, such as a frog, toad, or salamander.
    • The pond is home to many amphibians, including frogs and newts.
    • An amphibian's skin must stay moist for it to breathe properly.
    • Children love catching amphibians like tadpoles and watching them grow.
  2. A vehicle that can travel on both land and water.
    • Tourists rode in an amphibian that drove into the lake for a unique sightseeing tour.
    • The military used an amphibian to cross the river and continue on land.
    • The rescue team deployed an amphibian to reach people stranded by the flood.
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