spadefoot

Noun

Meaning

Any species of burrowing toads of the genus Scaphiopus, esp. S. Holbrookii, of the Eastern United States; -- called also spade toad.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

spadefoot toad toad anuran

Hypernyms

frog toad batrachian anuran salientian toad frog

Hyponyms

plains spadefoot Scaphiopus bombifrons Scaphiopus multiplicatus southern spadefoot Scaphiopus hammondii western spadefoot

Phrases with the word

western spadefoot

Examples

For some animals, like the spadefoot toads seen from above, it's impossible to discern their actual shape from these illustrations. Source: Internet

The Plains spadefoot toad (Spea bombifrons) is typical and has a flap of keratinised bone attached to one of the metatarsals of the hind feet which it uses to dig itself backwards into the ground. Source: Internet

The spadefoot toads of North America are also adapted to underground life. Source: Internet

Toads, like this eastern spadefoot toad (Scaphiopus holbrookii), may seek refuge under coverboards. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

spadebone spadefish spadefishes spadefoot toad spadeful spadeless