Webfoot: meaning, definitions and examples

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webfoot

 

[ หˆwษ›bหŒfสŠt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy

Webfoot refers to a type of foot that is equipped with webbing between the toes, which aids in swimming. This adaptation is typically found in aquatic animals such as ducks and some amphibians, allowing them to maneuver efficiently in water.

Synonyms

paddle foot, webbed foot.

Examples of usage

  • The mallard's webfoot helps it paddle swiftly across the pond.
  • Frogs have webfeet that facilitate their swimming abilities in their habitat.
  • Webfooted birds can dive and catch fish more effectively.
  • The design of the webfoot allows for better propulsion in water.

Translations

Translations of the word "webfoot" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pata de web

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅ‡เคฌเคซเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช WebfuรŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kaki web

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพะดัะฝะฐ ะปะฐะฟะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stopa webowa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฆใ‚งใƒ–ใƒ•ใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pied palmipรจde

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pie web

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท web ayak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์›น ๋ฐœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุฏู… ูˆูŠุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ webovรก noha

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ webovรก noha

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฝ‘็ปœ่„š

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ web stopalo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vef fรฆti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะตะฑ ั‚ะฐะฑะฐะฝั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒกแƒแƒคแƒ”แƒฎแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ veb ayaฤŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pie web

Etymology

The term 'webfoot' is derived from the combination of 'web', referring to the membrane or skin that connects the toes, and 'foot', which is the anatomical structure for locomotion. This word likely originated in the early 19th century as zoologists began to classify animals based on their adaptations to different environments. The specific adaptation of webbed feet pertains to both the physical structure and the evolutionary benefits it provides for swimming creatures. The word gained traction as more species were studied and categorized, particularly in the context of ornithology and herpetology, leading to broader recognition of its importance in understanding animal behaviors and habitats.