Definition

Having skin or material that connects the toes or fingers, often seen in animals like ducks or frogs.

Example

The duck has webbed feet that help it swim easily in the water.

Conversation

Did you see that duck at the park with the webbed feet?

Yeah, it's amazing how they can swim so well!

I wonder if all ducks have webbed feet or just some of them.

Most of them do; it's a pretty cool adaptation for their lifestyle.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Webbed → It is formed from "web" (from Old English *webb*, meaning a woven fabric or network) and "-ed" (a suffix used to form the past participle or adjective). The word "webbed" describes something that has a structure resembling a woven network, often referring to the skin between the toes of certain animals.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'woven fabric' ('web') that connects things together, which helps you remember that 'webbed' describes something with a network-like structure.

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