Toad
noun
A small animal with dry skin, similar to a frog but lives on land.
He found a toad hiding under a rock in the garden.
noun
A person who is unpleasant or unattractive.
She called him a toad for breaking her favorite vase.
Often appears as...
- act like a toad
- ugly as a toad
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A type of car in animated films and literature.
In the story, the characters drive a magical toad that can talk.
Often appears as...
- drive a toad
- enchanted toad
Usage tips
Approving
Literary, Childish
noun
A small animal with dry skin, similar to a frog but lives on land.
He found a toad hiding under a rock in the garden.
noun
A person who is unpleasant or unattractive.
She called him a toad for breaking her favorite vase.
Often appears as...
- act like a toad
- ugly as a toad
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A type of car in animated films and literature.
In the story, the characters drive a magical toad that can talk.
Often appears as...
- drive a toad
- enchanted toad
Usage tips
Approving
Literary, Childish
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Land Habitat
Toads prefer dry environments on land, unlike frogs which are often found near water.
The dry soil of the forest is perfect for toads.
Pro Tip 2/3Dry and Warty
Toads usually have dry, bumpy skin, which is different from the smooth skin of frogs.
You can recognize a toad by its warty skin.
Pro Tip 3/3Similar to Frogs
Toads are similar to frogs but are a distinct type of animal, mainly terrestrial.
Kids often confuse toads with frogs at first sight.
Pro Tip 1/3Land Habitat
Toads prefer dry environments on land, unlike frogs which are often found near water.
The dry soil of the forest is perfect for toads.
Pro Tip 2/3Dry and Warty
Toads usually have dry, bumpy skin, which is different from the smooth skin of frogs.
You can recognize a toad by its warty skin.
Pro Tip 3/3Similar to Frogs
Toads are similar to frogs but are a distinct type of animal, mainly terrestrial.
Kids often confuse toads with frogs at first sight.
Pro Tip 1/3Land Habitat
Toads prefer dry environments on land, unlike frogs which are often found near water.
The dry soil of the forest is perfect for toads.
Pro Tip 2/3Dry and Warty
Toads usually have dry, bumpy skin, which is different from the smooth skin of frogs.
You can recognize a toad by its warty skin.
Pro Tip 3/3Similar to Frogs
Toads are similar to frogs but are a distinct type of animal, mainly terrestrial.
Kids often confuse toads with frogs at first sight.
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Searching for the...
he was working on a phd in molecular ecology before deciding to become a wildlife photographer still this is almost a mission impossible situation the terrain is so rugged and the temperatures are so extreme that finding a snow leopard is like finding a needle in a haystack while trying not to lose a toad of
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Pavan Sukhdev: Put a...
the degradation of the very asset, the most important asset, which is your development asset, that is ecological infrastructure. How bad can things get? Well here a picture of something called the mean species abundance. It's basically a measure of how many tigers, toads, ticks or whatever on average
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Can We Save These Rare...
foliage to hide in and this is very different than the captive environment which they were raised people don't understand okay you know the world is changing and the toad didn't cut it and you know why are we working so hard to save it and spending so much money harder the problem is that humans are
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Cannibalism in the...
to devour their smaller pond mates. Nourished by this extra fuel, they develop quicker, leaving the pond before it can dry out. The spadefoot toad is far from the only animal to eat members of its own species as a normal part of its life cycle.
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"Extinct" Toad Thrives...
day and so they need to be in a wetland habitat on the side of a waterfall another biologist working on the project says the toad might be the four legged vertebrate species with the smallest range in the world and they're hopeful
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Why you should love...
They just want to understand how everything works and experience as much of life as they can. And that is pure curiosity. But then adults step in, and we tell kids not to pick their noses and not to touch the slugs or toads
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The tale of the boy who...
he would be free from his task. Back at the village, the youth declared that there was a mouse gnawing at the root of the tree, and an enormous toad blocking the well. The villagers rewarded him handsomely for his help.
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Kees Moeliker: How a...
These are cane toads in Australia. This is roadkill. Please note that this is necrophilia. It's the position. The missionary position is very rare in the animal kingdom.
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Mysterious Islands in...
oh my goodness I hear one of the most beautiful sounds in the world a ringing whistling call it's coming from the little toads that I'm looking for here
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What Lurks in the...
the deep sea bed may at first appear lifeless but it's home to a unique cast of mud dwellers the sea toad
Video examples
Searching for the...
he was working on a phd in molecular ecology before deciding to become a wildlife photographer still this is almost a mission impossible situation the terrain is so rugged and the temperatures are so extreme that finding a snow leopard is like finding a needle in a haystack while trying not to lose a toad of
Video examples
Pavan Sukhdev: Put a...
the degradation of the very asset, the most important asset, which is your development asset, that is ecological infrastructure. How bad can things get? Well here a picture of something called the mean species abundance. It's basically a measure of how many tigers, toads, ticks or whatever on average
Video examples
Can We Save These Rare...
foliage to hide in and this is very different than the captive environment which they were raised people don't understand okay you know the world is changing and the toad didn't cut it and you know why are we working so hard to save it and spending so much money harder the problem is that humans are
Video examples
Cannibalism in the...
to devour their smaller pond mates. Nourished by this extra fuel, they develop quicker, leaving the pond before it can dry out. The spadefoot toad is far from the only animal to eat members of its own species as a normal part of its life cycle.
Video examples
"Extinct" Toad Thrives...
day and so they need to be in a wetland habitat on the side of a waterfall another biologist working on the project says the toad might be the four legged vertebrate species with the smallest range in the world and they're hopeful
Video examples
Why you should love...
They just want to understand how everything works and experience as much of life as they can. And that is pure curiosity. But then adults step in, and we tell kids not to pick their noses and not to touch the slugs or toads
Video examples
The tale of the boy who...
he would be free from his task. Back at the village, the youth declared that there was a mouse gnawing at the root of the tree, and an enormous toad blocking the well. The villagers rewarded him handsomely for his help.
Video examples
Kees Moeliker: How a...
These are cane toads in Australia. This is roadkill. Please note that this is necrophilia. It's the position. The missionary position is very rare in the animal kingdom.
Video examples
Mysterious Islands in...
oh my goodness I hear one of the most beautiful sounds in the world a ringing whistling call it's coming from the little toads that I'm looking for here
Video examples
What Lurks in the...
the deep sea bed may at first appear lifeless but it's home to a unique cast of mud dwellers the sea toad
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Jennifer McMahon
American Novelist
I believed then - in a deep, easy way that is impossible for me as an adult - that there was more to this world than meets the eye. Trees had spirits; the wind spoke. If you followed a toad or a raven deep into the heart of the forest, they were sure to lead you to something magical.
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Ambrose Bierce
American Journalist
Edible - good to eat and wholesome to digest, as a worm to a toad, a toad to a snake, a snake to a pig, a pig to a man, and a man to a worm.
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Jaime Lerner
Brazilian Politician
There is no place in a city that can't be better. There is no toad that can't be a princess, no frog that can't become a prince.
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Hunter S. Thompson
American Journalist
Victory is a fleeting thing in the gambling business. Today's winners are tomorrow's blinking toads, dumb beasts with no hope.
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William Shakespeare
English Playwright
Sweet are the uses of adversity which, like the toad, ugly and venomous, wears yet a precious jewel in his head.
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Nicolas Chamfort
French Writer
Swallow a toad in the morning and you will encounter nothing more disgusting the rest of the day.
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Robin Leach
English Writer
It greatly upsets me when I'm called a journalistic toad - I mean, I am a journalist!
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Marianne Moore
American Poet
Poetry is the art of creating imaginary gardens with real toads.
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Foxy Brown
American Musician
To find a prince, you gotta kiss some toads.
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Bill Griffith
American Cartoonist
My first character was Mr. Toad.
Quote examples
Jennifer McMahon
American Novelist
I believed then - in a deep, easy way that is impossible for me as an adult - that there was more to this world than meets the eye. Trees had spirits; the wind spoke. If you followed a toad or a raven deep into the heart of the forest, they were sure to lead you to something magical.
Quote examples
Ambrose Bierce
American Journalist
Edible - good to eat and wholesome to digest, as a worm to a toad, a toad to a snake, a snake to a pig, a pig to a man, and a man to a worm.
Quote examples
Jaime Lerner
Brazilian Politician
There is no place in a city that can't be better. There is no toad that can't be a princess, no frog that can't become a prince.
Quote examples
Hunter S. Thompson
American Journalist
Victory is a fleeting thing in the gambling business. Today's winners are tomorrow's blinking toads, dumb beasts with no hope.
Quote examples
William Shakespeare
English Playwright
Sweet are the uses of adversity which, like the toad, ugly and venomous, wears yet a precious jewel in his head.
Quote examples
Nicolas Chamfort
French Writer
Swallow a toad in the morning and you will encounter nothing more disgusting the rest of the day.
Quote examples
Robin Leach
English Writer
It greatly upsets me when I'm called a journalistic toad - I mean, I am a journalist!
Quote examples
Marianne Moore
American Poet
Poetry is the art of creating imaginary gardens with real toads.
Quote examples
Foxy Brown
American Musician
To find a prince, you gotta kiss some toads.
Quote examples
Bill Griffith
American Cartoonist
My first character was Mr. Toad.
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