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toad

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/toʊd/ · toad

a tailless amphibian with a bumpy, dry skin and a short body.

Meanings

nounformal

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

Synonyms

frogamphibiancreatureمینڈککیڑاآبی جانور

Antonyms

noneکوئی نہیں

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.

Easily Confused With

frog:Frogs typically have smooth skin and long legs compared to toads.

Word Family

toadstool
nounتوڑک کا پھل
toadlike
adjectiveمینڈک جیسا

See Also

💡 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.