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webbed

/ˈwɛbd/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Having a webbed structure, typically referring to the webbing between the toes in animals or birds.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with webbed
debated , abated , fated
Variants
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web , webbed , weblike , webs , webbing
Etymology
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Originally from Old English 'webban' meaning 'to weave'. The term has been used to describe the webbing between the toes of animals since the 15th century.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that some humans are born with webbed fingers? This condition, known as syndactyly, affects about 1 in every 2,000 births.

  2. The webbed feet of certain animals, like ducks and geese, are not just for swimming. They also help these creatures walk on land more efficiently.


Related Concepts
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  1. amphibian: Many amphibians have webbed feet, which aid in swimming and movement in water.

  2. pterodactyl: Fossil evidence suggests that pterodactyls may have had webbed feet, making them semi-aquatic reptiles.


Culture
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In literature, 'webbed' is often used to describe characters or creatures with webbed feet, such as frogs or ducks. In art, webbed feet have been depicted in various forms, from realistic to abstract. In music, there is a band named 'The Webbed Hand'.

How to Memorize "webbed"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a duck or frog with webbed feet. Imagine the intricate webbing between their toes and how it helps them move in water.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'webbed' with swimming or aquatic creatures. Remember the connection between the word and its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Webbed feet for swimming feats' to remember the meaning of the word.


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