SINCE 1828
frog
noun
\ ˈfrȯg
, ˈfräg\
, ˈfräg\
Definition of frog
1
: any of various largely aquatic leaping anuran amphibians (such as ranids) that have slender bodies with smooth moist skin and strong long hind legs with webbed feet — compare toad
2
: the triangular elastic horny pad in the middle of the sole of the foot of a horse — see hoof illustration
3a
: a loop attached to a belt to hold a weapon or tool
b
: an ornamental braiding for fastening the front of a garment that consists of a button and a loop through which it passes
5
: a device permitting the wheels on one rail of a track to cross an intersecting rail
6
: a condition in the throat that produces hoarseness
had a frog in his throat
7
: the nut of a violin bow
8
: a small holder (as of metal, glass, or plastic) with perforations or spikes for holding flowers in place in a bowl or vase
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frog
noun
English Language Learners Definition of frog
: a small animal that spends much of the time in water and has smooth skin, webbed feet, and long back legs for jumping
informal + offensive
: a French person
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frog
noun
\ ˈfrȯg
, ˈfräg\
, ˈfräg\
Kids Definition of frog
1
: a tailless animal that is an amphibian with smooth moist skin and webbed feet that spends more of its time in water than the related toad
2
: an ornamental fastening for a garment
frog
noun
\ ˈfrȯg, ˈfräg
\
\
Medical Definition of frog
1
: any of various smooth-skinned web-footed largely aquatic tailless agile leaping amphibians (as of the suborder Diplasiocoela)
2
: the triangular elastic horny pad in the middle of the sole of the foot of a horse
3
: a condition in the throat that produces hoarseness
had a frog in his throat
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