a tailless amphibian with a short squat body, moist smooth skin, and very long hind legs for leaping.

a French person.

the piece into which the hair is fitted at the lower end of the bow of a stringed instrument.

a perforated or spiked device for holding the stems of flowers in an arrangement.

an ornamental coat fastener or braid consisting of a spindle-shaped button and a loop through which it passes.

an elastic horny pad growing in the sole of a horse's hoof, helping to absorb the shock when the hoof hits the ground.

a grooved metal plate for guiding the wheels of a railway vehicle at an intersection.