amphibious

/æmˈfɪbiəs/
adjective
  1. Able to live or operate both on land and in water.
    • Frogs are amphibious animals that can swim in ponds and hop on land.
    • Some turtles are amphibious, spending time in the water and on the beach.
    • The military uses amphibious vehicles that can drive on roads and cross rivers.
  2. Relating to or involving military operations that use both land and sea forces.
    • Amphibious training prepares soldiers to fight on beaches and in the water.
    • The general planned an amphibious attack to take control of the coastal city.
    • The navy and marines worked together in an amphibious exercise off the coast.
  3. Able to function in two different environments or situations.
    • He has an amphibious personality, comfortable in both quiet libraries and loud parties.
    • Her amphibious career allowed her to work both in the office and from home.
    • The new smartphone is amphibious, working well as both a phone and a tablet.
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