Definitions

1. noun

any of various aquatic salamanders of the family Salamandridae, typically having a rounded body, a short tail, and a row of spots on the back.

“The newt is an interesting creature that can be found in ponds and lakes.”

2. noun

a unit of length in the British imperial system, equivalent to one-twentieth of an inch, used in the measurement of textiles.

“The newt is used to measure the width of the fabric.”