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amphibian

am·phib·i·an

amphibian

 
pronunciation:
aem fI bi n
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a small animal that spends part of its life cycle in water and part of its life cycle on land. Amphibians hatch in water and breathe with gills. Then they develop lungs so the adults can breathe air. Amphibians are cold-blooded animals with skeletons inside their bodies. Frogs, toads, and salamanders are amphibians.
 
definition 2: a vehicle that can travel or operate on both land and water. Some tanks, boats, and airplanes are amphibians.
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