Webbed Meaning in English
word
ˈwɛbd
WEBD
wˈɛbd
WEBD
Definition
Having skin connecting the fingers or toes, like the feet of ducks or frogs. Used to describe animals or body parts with such features.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly describes animals with connected toes or fingers (e.g., ducks, frogs). Sometimes used for people with a rare condition where fingers or toes are joined. Common collocation: 'webbed feet.' Rare in casual speech except when describing animals or biology.
Spanish: palmeadoPortuguese (BR): palmadoPortuguese (PT): palmadoChinese (Simplified): 蹼状的Chinese (Traditional): 蹼狀的Hindi: पर्देदारArabic: مكففBengali: পাতাযুক্ত - ঝিলি-সংযুক্তRussian: перепончатыйJapanese: 水かきのあるVietnamese: có màngKorean: 물갈퀴가 있는Turkish: perdeliUrdu: جھلی دارIndonesian: berkaki berselaput
Example Sentences
Ducks have webbed feet to help them swim.
basic
Frogs also have webbed toes.
basic
Some children are born with webbed fingers.
basic
That otter moved so quickly thanks to its webbed paws.
natural
Have you ever seen a dog born with webbed feet? It's rare but it happens.
natural
Some water birds’ webbed feet let them glide across the surface with ease.
natural