Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
webbed
Adjective
/wɛbd/
Definition
Having membranes or soft material connecting the toes or fingers, especially seen in aquatic or semi-aquatic animals.
Examples
- The duck has webbed feet that allow it to swim gracefully in the water.
- Some species of frogs have webbed toes to help them paddle through ponds.
- The fins of the fish are webbed, giving them better control while swimming.
Meaning
The term ‘webbed’ refers to the anatomical feature where skin or other tissues create a web-like structure between digits, which aids in swimming or movement through water.
Synonyms
- finned
- connected
- bridged
