toad
beginnerA1/toʊd/ · toad
a tailless amphibian with a bumpy, dry skin and a short body.
Meanings
a tailless amphibian with a bumpy, dry skin and a short body.
ایک بے دم کیڑہ جس کی کھردری، خشک جلد اور چھوٹا جسم ہوتا ہے۔
مینڈک
maindak
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- toad habitat
- common toad
- toad hopping
Example Sentences
The toad sat quietly on the rock.
مینڈک خاموشی سے پتھر پر بیٹھا تھا۔
maindak khamoshi se patthar par baitha tha.
Toads can often be found near water sources.
مینڈک عموماً پانی کے ذرائع کے قریب ملتے ہیں۔
maindak aam tor par pani ke zariya ke qareeb milte hain.
Some species of toads are known for their poisonous skin.
کچھ قسم کے مینڈک اپنے زہریلے جلد کے لیے مشہور ہیں۔
kuch qism ke maindak apne zahreelay jild ke liye mashhoor hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'toad' as a creature that could leap but prefers to sit still.
Picture a toad sitting on a lily pad in a quiet pond.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "tādige" — a frog or toad
First known use: 12th century
The word 'toad' has been used in English since the Old English period referring to amphibians distinct from frogs.