frog

UK
/frɒg/
US
/frɔg/

Übersetzungen

frogsubstantiv
frogs
Pl.
UK
/frɒg/
US
/frɔg/
The frog jumped into the pond.
Лягушка прыгнула в пруд.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
Synonyme
frogverb
frogged
Präteritum
frogged
Partizip Perfekt
frogging
Gerundium
UK
/frɒɡ/
US
/frɑɡ/
The children like to frog over the puddles in the park.
Дети любят перепрыгивать через лужи в парке.
Synonyme
take apart
pull out stitches
rip out
frogadjektiv
UK
/frɒɡ/
US
/frɑɡ/
Used attributively (e.g., "frog legs")

Definitionen

frogsubstantiv
A small tailless amphibian with a short squat body, moist smooth skin, and very long hind legs for leaping.
The frog jumped into the pond with a splash.
A device on a railway track that allows trains to cross from one track to another.
The train switched tracks at the frog to continue on its route.
A decorative clasp or fastener on a garment, especially a coat or jacket.
The coat was fastened with an ornate frog at the collar.
The V-shaped, elastic pad on the underside of a horse's hoof that aids in circulation and traction.
The farrier trimmed the horse's frog to prevent infection.
A hoarse croak or a temporary obstruction in the throat that makes speaking difficult (used chiefly in the phrase "a frog in one’s throat").
She cleared her throat to get rid of the frog before beginning her speech.
Offensive slang: a French person.
The soldiers derogatorily called the French scout a frog.
frogverb
To hunt or catch frogs.
They decided to frog by the pond to catch some for their biology project.
To unravel knitted or crocheted fabric in order to correct a mistake.
After spotting the error, he had to frog the entire row of stitches.
To decorate or fasten (a garment) with frogs (ornamental braid closures).
The costume designer frogged the jacket with silver cord for the performance.
frogadjektiv
Attributive. Relating to, made from, or resembling frogs.
Frog legs are considered a delicacy in many regions.