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frog

UK
/frɒg/
US
/frɔg/

Translations

frognoun
frogs
pl
UK
/frɒg/
US
/frɔg/
The frog jumped into the pond.
Лягушка прыгнула в пруд.
Additional translations
лягушонок
жаба
Synonyms
amphibian
toad
froglet
jumping creature
anuran
frogverb
frogged
Past Simple
frogged
Past Participle
frogging
Gerund
UK
/frɒɡ/
US
/frɑɡ/
The children like to frog over the puddles in the park.
Дети любят перепрыгивать через лужи в парке.
Additional translations
перепрыгнуть
переползать
Synonyms
take apart
pull out stitches
disassemble
rip out
rip
unravel
unpick
undo
frogadjective
UK
/frɒɡ/
US
/frɑɡ/
Used attributively (e.g., "frog legs")
Synonyms
froglike
frog-like
froggy
ranine
raniform
amphibian
bufoid

Definitions

frognoun
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.
frogadjective
Attributive. Relating to, made from, or resembling frogs.
Frog legs are considered a delicacy in many regions.
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