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 amphibious transport ship USS San Diego has gone into port in Bahrain after 12 service members tested positive for the virus, the Navy's Fifth Fleet said. — Luis Martinez, ABC News, "2 US Navy ships in Middle East facing COVID-19 outbreaks," 26 Feb. 2021 For instance, analysts note that Beijing has been building a force of warships like helicopter landing docks and large amphibious assault ships that could be useful in taking islands. — Brad Lendon, CNN, "Chinese threat to Taiwan 'closer to us than most think,' top US admiral says," 24 Mar. 2021 The Bonhomme Richard was the sixth of the Wasp-class amphibious ships. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "Florida Wants to Turn the Burned-Out USS Bonhomme Richard Into a Reef," 26 Feb. 2021 Assuming a timely response by Washington, the F-35 in combination with other friendly ground, airborne and seaborne forces could quickly reduce any amphibious force seeking to cross the strait. — Loren Thompson, Forbes, "Two Biden-Era Flashpoints Where The F-35 Fighter Could Prove Decisive," 12 Mar. 2021 The winner could also win over the Marine Corps, which has already decided that its M1s are too heavy for future amphibious warfare; a light tank replacement could be the perfect solution. — Eric Tegler, Popular Mechanics, "Two Light Tank Prototypes Battle for the Future of Army Firepower," 7 Mar. 2021 There’s currently nothing in the building codes that addresses amphibious construction, and that is a major hurdle in the U.S.—Dr. — Benoit Morenne, WSJ, "Climate-Proofing Homes for Extreme Weather Ahead," 10 Dec. 2020 Following the conquest of Sicily, Prestia took part in the amphibious landings at Salerno and Anzio on the Italian mainland. — David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine, "The True History of Netflix’s ‘The Liberator’," 11 Nov. 2020 The amphibious planes skim the surface of lakes or the ocean to fill tanks with more than1,600 gallons of capacity that can be dropped on the flames. — Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY, "California catches a break from worst-ever year for wildfires with cooler weather – but the threat remains," 11 Nov. 2020

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