amphibious

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am·phib·i·ous | \ am-ˈfi-bē-əs

Definition of amphibious

1 : combining two characteristics

2a : relating to or adapted for both land and water amphibious vehicles

b : executed by coordinated action of land, sea, and air forces organized for invasion an amphibious landing also : trained or organized for such action amphibious forces

3 : able to live both on land and in water amphibious plants

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Recent Examples on the Web The 2023 plan proposes to wipe out a program for a dozen LPD amphibious warships to replace ancient docking landing vessels used by the Marine Corps—even though the same plan proposes retirement of four of the older ships. — Loren Thompson, Forbes, 13 May 2022 Aircraft armed with Quicksinks could savage more heavily defended convoys, particularly those ferrying amphibious marines, if another asset such as a submarine or B-1B bomber disabled or sank the convoy’s escorts. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 10 May 2022 Being amphibious allows the Na'vi to enjoy not just the sights of Pandora above ground, but also see the multi-colored coral reefs that live beneath the waves. — Christian Holub, EW.com, 9 May 2022 But Crocs dare us to imagine a world where a shoe can be so much more, thanks to adaptable straps, amphibious materials, and Jibbitz, the ultimate form of creative expression. — Jeremy Rellosa, Outside Online, 6 May 2022 Tailwind’s mobile app allows passengers to scan daily flight schedules and reserve one of eight seats onboard its amphibious planes. — Angus Loten, WSJ, 5 May 2022 Russian amphibious landing vessels were also reported to be heading toward the historic seaside city of Odessa. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2022 The charges stem from the fatal sinking of a duck boat, an amphibious vehicle that travels on land and water, at a lake near Branson, a popular family vacation spot. — Rebekah Riess And Ray Sanchez, CNN, 14 Apr. 2022 The ratio of support to combat units was increased and a greater emphasis was placed on more mobile and amphibious units. — David Rising, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Apr. 2022 See More

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