spadefoot

/ˈspædɪfʊt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of toad, especially one of the genus Spea, having a broad, spade-shaped foot.

“The spadefoot toad is commonly found in dry environments.”

2. noun

A spade-shaped or broad foot, especially one of a bird or a person.

“The bird’s spadefoot allowed it to wade through the shallow water.”

Synonyms

  • amphibian
  • frogs
  • toad

Antonyms

  • mammal
  • reptile