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Webbed: meaning, definitions and examples

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webbed

 

[ wษ›bd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing anatomy

Webbed refers to a condition where the skin between the fingers or toes is connected. This anatomical feature often facilitates swimming in certain animals like frogs and ducks. Webbed digits can provide advantages in certain environments, such as aquatic habitats, enabling animals to paddle effectively. It can also be a genetic trait in some humans, although it occurs less frequently.

Synonyms

connected, interconnected, joined

Examples of usage

  • The duck has webbed feet for swimming.
  • Human children can be born with webbed toes.
  • Webbed fingers are common in some reptiles.
  • The frog's webbed hind legs help it swim swiftly.

Translations

Translations of the word "webbed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น membranรก

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเคฒเฅ€เคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gewebt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berjaring

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะฟะพะฝั‡ะฐั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ webowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ถฒ็Šถใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท naviguรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ enredado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kafesli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทธ๋ฌผ ๋ชจ์–‘์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุดูŽุจู‘ูŽูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pavuฤinovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pavuฤinovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฝ‘็Šถ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mreลพast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vafning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะผัะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ torlu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ enredado

Word origin

The word 'webbed' is derived from the Old English word 'webb', which means a 'tissue woven together'. The term gained prominence in the 19th century to describe the physical characteristic of interconnected digits in animals, particularly in those adapted for aquatic environments. The concept connects with various biological studies and anatomical descriptions in both zoology and human genetics. As language evolved, 'webbed' began to encompass both physical traits in animals and metaphorical uses to describe interconnectedness in different contexts. The term is often associated with adaptability and efficiency in locomotion within water, reflecting how certain species have evolved through natural selection to develop this characteristic.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,640, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.