frog in German
frog in German is Frosch, Strahl, Herzstück — frog means a small tailless amphibian with long hind legs built for jumping and swimming.
frog in German
Frosch
Strahl
An organ on the bottom of a horse’s hoof that assists in the circulation of blood.
Herzstück
(rail transport) The part of a railway switch or turnout where the running rails cross (from the resemblance to the frog in a horse’s hoof).
Kreuzungsherzstück
(rail transport) The part of a railway switch or turnout where the running rails cross (from the resemblance to the frog in a horse’s hoof).
Weichenherz
(rail transport) The part of a railway switch or turnout where the running rails cross (from the resemblance to the frog in a horse’s hoof).
What does "frog" mean?
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noun A small tailless amphibian with long hind legs built for jumping and swimming.
"At night we could hear every frog in the marsh croaking loudly."
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noun The part of a violin or similar bow that the player grips, holding the horsehair in place.
"Hold the frog lightly, with your thumb curled under the bow."
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noun Informal and often considered offensive: a French person.
"The slang term "frog" for a French person is dated and can cause offense."
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verb Informal: to undo the stitches of a knitted item in order to fix a mistake or reuse the yarn.
"She had to frog the scarf because the pattern went wrong halfway."
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frog in a sentence
- At night we could hear every frog in the marsh croaking loudly.
- The children caught a tiny frog and let it go again.
- Hold the frog lightly, with your thumb curled under the bow.
- The violinist tightened the hair by turning a screw at the frog.
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What is "frog" in German?
"frog" in German is Frosch, Strahl, Herzstück. frog means: A small tailless amphibian with long hind legs built for jumping and swimming.
How do you use "frog" in a sentence?
Example: "At night we could hear every frog in the marsh croaking loudly." In German, "frog" is Frosch, Strahl, Herzstück.
Are there other ways to say "frog" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "frog": Frosch, Strahl, Herzstück, Kreuzungsherzstück, Weichenherz.
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