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toads

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/toʊdz/ · toads

A tailless amphibian with a large body and dry, bumpy skin.

Meanings

nounformal

A tailless amphibian with a large body and dry, bumpy skin.

ایک بے دم کیڑہ جس کا جسم بڑا اور خشک، کھردرا ہوتا ہے۔

مینڈک

maindak

Synonyms

frogamphibianbatrachianمینڈکپدپکہرنک

Antonyms

humanmammalreptileانسانچھپکلیپرندہ

Common Collocations

  • common toads
  • forest toad
  • toad habitat

Example Sentences

Toads are often found in damp environments.

مینڈک اکثر نم زمینوں پر پائے جاتے ہیں۔

Maindak aksar nam zameenon par paye jate hain.

The toad has a distinctive croak.

مینڈک کی آواز خاصی مختلف ہوتی ہے۔

Maindak ki aawaz khaasi mukhtalif hoti hai.

During the rainy season, toads become more active.

بارش کے موسم میں، مینڈک زیادہ سرگرم ہو جاتے ہیں۔

Barish ke mausam mein, maindak zyada sargarm ho jate hain.

Easily Confused With

frogs:Frogs generally have moist skin and are more aquatic than toads.

Word Family

toadstool
nounتوڑتے
toad-like
adjectiveمینڈکی جیسا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember that toads have tough, bumpy skin like a giant rock.

Imagine a toad sitting on a rock in a damp forest.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "tādige" — toad

First known use: before 12th century

The term has existed in English since the medieval period, referring to a distinct group of amphibians.