frogs
noun · verb
Form of frog , plural of frog.
Simple meaning
The part of a violin bow located at the end held by the player.
Pronunciation
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frahgzIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈfɹɑɡz
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
plural of frog
The part of a violin bow (or that of other similar string instruments such as the viola, cello and contrabass) located at the end held by the player, to which the horsehair is attached.
plural of frogfishing
A type of fishing lure that resembles a frog.
plural of frog
An organ on the bottom of a horse's hoof that assists in the circulation of blood.
plural of frograil 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).
verb
third-person singular of frog
Hunt frogs for food
third-person singular of frog
To hunt or trap frogs.
third-person singular of frog
To lie sprawled out like a frog; sploot.
third-person singular of frog
To ornament or fasten a coat, etc. with frogs.
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This meaning: The part of a violin bow (or that of other similar string instruments such as the viola, cello and contrabass) located at the end held by the player, to which the horsehair is attached.
Used this way, frogs is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
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- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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