Definition of frog - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
animalssmall tailless amphibian with long hind legs
- The frog jumped into the pond.
2.
horse hoofTECH. organ on the bottom of a horse's hoofTECH.
- The farrier checked the horse's frog for damage.
3.
railwaysTECH. part of a railway switch where rails crossTECH.
- The train passed smoothly over the frog.
4.
fake baitRare US fishing lure resembling a frogRare US
- He used a frog to catch bass.
5.
musicTECH. part of a violin bow held by the playerTECH.
- She tightened the frog of her violin bow.
6.
flowersTECH. device to secure stems in a floral arrangementTECH.
- She used a frog to hold the flowers in place.
7.
constructionTECH. UK depression in the upper face of a brickTECH. UK
- The brick had a frog to reduce weight.
8.
clothesDated ornate fastener for clothingDated
- Her coat was fastened with decorative frogs.
9.
politicsDated politician who switches political partiesDated
- The senator was labeled a frog after changing parties.
10.
clothingDated loop used to attach a sword to a beltDated
- The knight's sword hung from a frog on his belt.
Verb
1.
movementintr. move with a jumping motionintr.
- The child frogged across the puddles playfully..
2.
fashiontr. Dated ornament or fasten clothing with frogstr. Dated
- He frogged his coat with decorative buttons.
3.
huntingtr. hunt or trap frogs for food or sporttr.
- They went to the pond to frog at night.
4.
knittingtr. TECH. unravel knitting to correct a mistaketr. TECH.
- She had to frog the sweater to fix the error.
Images of frog
small tailless amphibian with long hind legs 
part of a railway switch where rails cross 
fishing lure resembling a frog 
part of a violin bow held by the player 
depression in the upper face of a brick 
loop used to attach a sword to a belt
Expressions with frog
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situation worsening gradually without being noticed
The company's decline was a boiling frog scenario.
temporary hoarseness or croakiness in the voice
She had a frog in the throat during her speech.
hoarseness or the need to clear one's throat
She had a frog in her throat during the speech.
situation worsening gradually without notice
The company's slow decline was like a frog in boiling water.
playful way to decline sharing something
Can I borrow your pen? Sorry, I've got a frog in my pocket.
hind legs of frogs eaten as a delicacy
Frog legs are a popular dish in French cuisine.
small bright frog with skin toxins used for dart poison
The poison dart frog's skin is dangerous to touch.
make someone accept harm by slow unnoticed changes
The company tried to boil a frog with small policy changes.
way of forcing someone to walk by holding their arms behind
The guard gave the prisoner a frog-march down the hall.
frog of eastern North America, Lithobates clamitans
The green frog croaked loudly by the pond.
exceptionally good or excellent
His performance in the play was fine as frog hair.
accidentally expel gas from the body
He stepped on a frog during the meeting and everyone laughed.
small North American frog with a loud call
The chorus frog's call echoed through the night.
foamy green algae floating on pond surfaces
The pond was dotted with frog spit.
very heavy rainstorm causing flooding
Yesterday's frog-strangler flooded the entire street.
small frog typically found in grassy areas
The grass frog leapt away as we approached the field..
tropical frog with long webbed digits
We spotted a flying frog in the Malayan rainforest.
frog species found in southern and eastern USA
I spotted a green tree frog near the pond in Georgia.
north american frog, green or brown, with white-edged dark spots
A leopard frog jumped into the pond.
arboreal frog with adhesive toe pads
A tree frog clung to the window with its sticky toes.
north American frog living in forests and making a loud croak
The wood frog lives in forests and croaks loudly.
hybrid frog species people often eat in Europe
The edible frog is common in French cuisine.
holder for attaching a bayonet to a belt
The soldier secured his bayonet frog to his belt.
swimming stroke where legs kick outward and back together
She used a frog kick to propel herself in the pool..
Origin of frog
Old English, frogga (frog)
Terms with frog included in their meaning
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animal sound
make a low, harsh sound like a frog
animals
call of a frog or toad
animal sound
harsh, deep sound made by a frog or a crow
swimming
swim using frog-like arm and leg motion
sound
sounding like a frog's croak
amphibian stage
young aquatic larva of a frog or toad
amphibian
small arboreal frog belonging to the family Hylidae
zoology
South American frog with a broad body
horse hoof
softening of a horse's hoof frog
frog anatomy
flexible skin membrane in male frogs for voice amplification
biology
resembling a frog or toad in appearance
animals
whistling frog found in the British Virgin Islands
language
toad or frog in Hawaiian slang
biology
small tree frog native to Puerto Rico
animal sound
sounding like a frog or crow
horse
frog of a horse's hoof
zoology
frog from the family Leptodactylidae
wildlife
small frog known for its distinctive call
zoology
larval stage of a frog or toad
zoology
young frog or toad in its larval stage
true frog
frog from the Ranidae family, often with smooth skin and long legs
frog species
small chorus frog native to North America
animal
large North American frog known for its deep call
toxic frog
small bright frog with skin toxins used for dart poison
Examples of frog in a sentence
The frog rested on a lily pad. The frog needs regular cleaning to prevent infection. A healthy frog is crucial for the horse's mobility. The engineer inspected the frog for wear. Maintenance crews replaced the worn frog. The angler's tackle box was filled with different types of frog lures.
During the tournament, he switched to a frog for better results. The frog of the bow was beautifully crafted. He adjusted the frog before playing the piece. The florist hid a frog beneath the roses. Place the stems firmly into the frog. The mason checked the frog before laying the brick. Each brick's frog was filled with mortar. A silver frog secured the collar. The tailor replaced the missing frog on his jacket. He became known as a frog after the election. Critics called her a frog for her sudden shift. He attached the dagger to his belt using a frog. The ceremonial sword was displayed with an ornate frog. The rabbit frogged through the tall grass. He frogged over the stepping stones. She frogged the dress with elegant clasps. The designer frogged the jacket for a vintage look. The children decided to frog by the creek for fun. In the summer, they often frog in the wetlands near their home. She decided to frog the scarf after noticing a dropped stitch. The knitting club taught her how to frog without losing her place.
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- French:grenouille, sauter, ...
- German:Frosch, hüpfen, ...
- Italian:rana, balzare, ...
- Spanish:rana, brincar, ...
- Portuguese:rã, saltar, ...
- Chinese:青蛙, 跳跃, ...
- Japanese:カエル, 跳ねる, ...
- Arabic:ضِفْدَع, قَفَزَ كَضِفْدَع, ...
- Hebrew:צְפַרְדֵּעַ, לְקַפֵּץ, ...
- Russian:лягушка, прыгать, ...
- Ukrainian:жаба, стрибати, ...
- Hindi:मेंढक, कूदना, ...
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