frog Synonyms
Another word for frog
• noun (Context 1)
A tailless amphibian with a short stout body, moist smooth skin, and very long hind legs specialized for leaping.
"We could hear the rhythmic croaking of a anuran down by the edge of the pond."
• noun (Context 2)
A hoarseness or phlegm in the throat that temporarily impairs speaking (chiefly used in the phrase 'a frog in one's throat').
"He paused mid-sentence to cough, apologizing that he had a hoarseness in his throat."
• verb (Context 3)
To unravel a knitted garment by pulling out the stitches (often associated with the joke that one must 'rip it' out, which sounds like 'ribbit').
"After realizing she had dropped a stitch ten rows back, she sighed and had to unravel the entire sleeve."
• noun (Context 4)
The nut at the lower end of a stringed instrument's bow, which holds the hair in place and provides a grip for the player.
"The violinist carefully tightened the bow hair at the nut before walking out onto the stage."
Opposites of frog
The opposite of frog shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: