amphibious


Definition: Meaning of, amphibious in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / amˈfɪbɪəs /

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  1. able to live on both land and water
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  2. amphibious vehicle a vehicle that is able to move on both land and water
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  3. amphibious operation/force/assault an amphibious operation etc involves both sea and land vehicles
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amphibious used in phrases

  • amphibious aircraft (noun)
    1. an aeroplane designed to take off and land on water
  • amphibious assault (noun)
    1. an amphibious operation attacking a land base that is carried out by troops that are landed by naval ships
  • amphibious demonstration (noun)
    1. an amphibious operation conducted for the purpose of deceiving the enemy and leading him into a course of action unfavourable to him
  • amphibious landing (noun)
    1. military a military action of coordinated land, sea, and air forces organized for an invasion
  • amphibious operation (noun)
    1. military a military operation by both land and sea forces
  • amphibious vehicle (noun)
    1. a flat-bottomed motor vehicle that can travel on land or water
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