Frog
(noun)
- A cold-blooded amphibian typically characterized by smooth, moist skin, webbed feet, and long hind legs adapted for leaping.
- A device used for hoisting heavy loads, consisting of a platform attached to a beam and a winch.
- A small, squat, ugly, or contemptible person.
Origin:
From old english frogga, from proto-germanic *frawjaz (compare west frisian frog, dutch kikker, german frosch), from proto-indo-european *preu- (compare lithuanian perkỹtis, russian пава́й (paváj), serbo-croatian pȍvjedak).
Examples:
- The pond was full of frogs.
- The frog hopped across the lily pad.
- He used a frog to hoist the engine out of the car.
- He was called a frog because of his appearance.
- The kids called him a frog because of his croaky voice.