am|phib´i|ous|ly

am|phib|i|ous «am FIHB ee uhs», adjective.

1. able to live both on land and in water: »

Frogs are amphibious.

2. a) able to travel across land or water: »

Some tanks are amphibious.

b) trained for amphibious attack or assault: »

amphibious troops.

3. by the combined action of land, sea, and air forces: »

The enemy launched an amphibious attack.

4. Figurative. having two qualities, kinds, natures, or parts.

╂[< Greek amphíbios (with English -ous) living a double life, amphibious < amphi- both + bíos life]

–am|phib´i|ous|ly, adverb.

–am|phib´i|ous|ness, noun.