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amphibious
01
(of animals) capable of surviving both on land and in water
Examples
Amphibious frogs lay their eggs in water but can live on land once they mature.
The amphibious turtle spends time swimming in rivers and basking on rocks.
02
adapted to operate both on land and in water
Examples
The amphibious vehicle can travel smoothly across both roads and rivers.
The rescue team employed amphibious equipment to save people stranded in flood zones.
