frog

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal

n. an ornamental loop and button used to fasten the front of a coat or jacket.

n. an ornamental braided loop and spindle-shaped button used as a fastener on garments, particularly military or traditional uniforms.

“The vintage jacket was decorated with silk frogs instead of regular buttons.”

“The historical costume designer spent hours recreating the intricate gold frogs that adorned the hussar's ceremonial tunic.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Vulgar · Slang

n. an insulting and offensive word for a French person.

n. a derogatory ethnic slur directed at French people or French-speaking individuals.

“He was criticized for using an offensive term like frog during the argument.”

“The use of such xenophobic epithets as 'frog' is strictly prohibited under the organization's code of conduct regarding hate speech.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Science Technical

n. the soft, V-shaped part on the bottom of a horse's hoof.

n. a triangular, elastic horny pad in the middle of the sole of a horse's hoof that acts as a shock absorber and assists blood circulation.

“The farrier checked the frog of the horse's hoof for any signs of infection.”

“Proper maintenance of the frog is essential for the equine's hoof health, as it provides necessary traction and cushioning during movement.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Music Technical

n. the part of a violin bow that the player holds.

n. the device at the lower end of a stringed instrument's bow that holds the hair and adjusts its tension.

“He gripped the frog of the bow firmly before starting the concerto.”

“The luthier carefully adjusted the screw in the frog to ensure the horsehair had the perfect amount of tension for the performance.”

C1 · Advanced Informal

v. to pull apart a piece of knitting because you made a mistake.

v. to rip out or unravel rows of knitting, often to correct an error or reuse the yarn.

“I had to frog the entire sweater because I missed a stitch in the first row.”

“After realizing the gauge was incorrect, she decided to frog the entire sleeve and start over with smaller needles.”