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Definition of toad - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
biologyamphibian with dry, warty skin
- The toad hopped across the garden.
2.
behaviorcontemptible or unpleasant person
- He acted like a toad during the meeting.
Images of toad
amphibian with dry, warty skin
Expressions with toad
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lizard with spines on its head and body
The horned toad scurried across the desert sand.
lizard with horn-like structures on its body
The horny toad is often seen in desert areas.
any arboreal toad with adhesive toe disks
The tree toad clung to the branch with ease.
person from Queensland, often used derogatorily
He's a cane toad, born and raised in Brisbane.
burrowing toad with spade-shaped hind feet
The spadefoot toad digs quickly with its hind feet.
dish with sausages baked in batter
We had toad-in-the-hole for dinner.
sudden very heavy rain that may cause flooding
We got caught in a toad-strangler on the way home.
toad species found in western North America
The western toad is commonly found in forests and grasslands.
toad of the genus Bombina with bright belly
The fire-bellied toad is common in European wetlands.
any toad of the genus Alytes known for egg-carrying males
The midwife toad is fascinating for its unique breeding habits.
toad where males carry eggs on legs
The obstetrical toad is fascinating for its egg-carrying males.
plant species with cylindrical stems and small flowers
Toad rush grows in wet fields and ditches.
tailless amphibian with drier warty skin
A true toad hopped across the dry path.
Origin of toad
Old English, tadige (toad)
Terms with toad included in their meaning
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animals
call of a frog or toad
amphibian stage
young aquatic larva of a frog or toad
reptile
small lizard with horn-like head projections and wide toad-shaped body
biology
resembling a frog or toad in appearance
amphibians
any toad of the genus Bufo
language
toad or frog in Hawaiian slang
toad
small amphibian with warty skin
amphibian
large toad found in the Caribbean
amphibian
small toad known for running and loud calls
zoology
larval stage of a frog or toad
zoology
young frog or toad in its larval stage
zoology
burrowing toad with spade-like hind legs
animal
any arboreal toad with adhesive toe disks
amphibian
toad species found in western North America
appearance
toad known for its distinctive white or cream-colored stripe down its back
species
large toad native to Central and South America, invasive in Australia
European toad
toad from Europe with red or orange belly patches
amphibian
toad of the genus Bombina with bright belly
amphibians
any toad of the genus Alytes known for egg-carrying males
zoology
toad where males carry eggs on legs
amphibian
burrowing toad with spade-shaped hind feet
biology
any fish of family Batrachoididae with toad-like appearance
amphibian
resembling a toad in appearance or behavior
Examples of toad in a sentence
Children watched the toad as it sat by the pond. She called him a toad for his rude remarks. The toad of a boss made everyone's life difficult.
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- French:crapaud, salaud, ...
- German:Kröte, Ekel, ...
- Italian:rospo, ...
- Spanish:sapo, patán, ...
- Portuguese:sapo, ...
- Chinese:蟾蜍, 讨厌鬼, ...
- Japanese:ヒキガエル, 嫌な奴, ...
- Arabic:عُلْجُوم, حقير, ...
- Hebrew:קַרְפְּדָה, קְרַפֵּד, ...
- Russian:жаба, ...
- Ukrainian:жаба, ...
- Hindi:भेक, घृणास्पद व्यक्ति, ...
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