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frog

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1. frog - Noun

2. frog - Verb

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An amphibious animal of the genus Rana and related genera, of many species. Frogs swim rapidly, and take long leaps on land. Many of the species utter loud notes in the springtime.

The triangular prominence of the hoof, in the middle of the sole of the foot of the horse, and other animals; the fourchette.

A supporting plate having raised ribs that form continuations of the rails, to guide the wheels where one track branches from another or crosses it.

An oblong cloak button, covered with netted thread, and fastening into a loop instead of a button hole.

The loop of the scabbard of a bayonet or sword.

To ornament or fasten (a coat, etc.) with trogs. See Frog, n., 4.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Humor can be dissected, as a frog can, but the thing dies in the process and the innards are discouraging to any but the pure scientific mind. E. B. White

Theories pass. The frog remains. Jean Rostand

How does one conquer fear, Don B.?” "One takes a frog and sews it to one's shoe,” he said. "The left or the right?” Don B. gave me a pitying look. "Well, you'd look mighty funny going down the street with only one frog sewed to your shoes, wouldn't you?" he said. "One frog on each shoe. Donald Barthelme

When the snake is old, the frog will tease him. Persian Proverb

The frog forgets that he was once a tadpole. Korean Proverb

A frog living at the bottom of the well thinks that the sky is as small. Vietnamese Proverb

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