web-toed
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having feet with webbed toes: Describes an animal, typically an amphibian or bird, whose toes are connected by a thin membrane of skin. This physical adaptation aids in swimming.
Usage
- The adjective "web-toed" is used attributively (before a noun) to describe the specific physical characteristic of an animal's feet.
- It is a compound adjective formed from "web" and "toed."
Examples
- The web-toed frog is an excellent swimmer.
- Many aquatic birds are web-toed.
- We observed a web-toed salamander near the pond.
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in zoological and biological contexts.
- It can sometimes be used in a more general descriptive sense for any creature with this feature, though it is not standard for describing humans with syndactyly (a condition where digits are fused).
Variants and Related Words
- Webfooted (adj): Having webbed feet. This is a more common and general synonym.
- Palmate (adj): In zoology, describing a foot with the front toes joined by a web.
Synonyms
- Webfooted
- Palmate (technical)
Antonyms
- Separate-toed
- Ungulate (having hooves)
Adjective
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having feet with webbed toes
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